LPN

Horizon House, Inc.; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Nine paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Royersford, PA is seeking an on-call LPN to join our Developmental Services Division.

The role focuses on providing patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process, with emphasis on independence and individualized support for residents. The ideal candidate holds a Licensed Practical Nurse license, has experience in community settings or with developmental disabilities, and possesses strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Completion of certified nursing course evidenced by LPN license.
• LPN with experience in community nursing and/or developmental disabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; valid driver's license.
• Experience with tracheostomy, G-tube/J-tube and ventilation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Instruct, counsel and support residents to promote independence and meet individual needs.
• Maintain an environment that supports proactive decision making and growth.

Skills

LPN

Community nursing

Independent worker

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,500 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting.

Currently, we are seeking an on-callLPN to work in our Developmental Services Division in Royersford, PA 19468.

Some duties to include:

• Deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning of care, implementation,
  resident and family education and evaluation of care.
• Instruct, counsel and provide support to assigned residents, focusing on client independence and
  individual needs.
• Maintain an environment that encourages proactive decision making and growth for each resident

Qualifications:

• Completion of certified course of nursing as evidenced by a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
• L.P.N. with experience in community nursing and/or developmental disabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience with trachea, j & g tube, and ventilation preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team

Scope:

• Ability to lift and position patients of various weights to and from assorted patient equipment while
  maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct
  intervention with clients.
• Must be available for local travel.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including:

• medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Practical Nurse

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