LPN, Developmental Svcs., Dorm (Call-in)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for the nursing needs of ICF/ID residents. The role includes supports with daily living programs and requires direct contact with residents.

The ideal candidate must have a current PA LPN license and possess strong communication and crisis intervention skills. Experience with mentally challenged individuals is preferred, and a CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Pennsylvania LPN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend to nursing needs of residents in a residential setting.
• Support daily living program needs of residents.
• Conduct assessments and provide care as per Individual Program Plan.

Skills

Nursing care skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

General Summary

Administratively responsible to the Health Services Manager or Health Services Supervisor, the Licensed Practical Nurse attends to the nursing needs of ICF/ID residents.

In conjunction with the Shift Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor, the Licensed Practical Nurse attends to the daily living program needs of the residents.

A minimum of 60% of worktime is spent in direct resident contact.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit—adolescent through geriatric, and functioning levels of residents within the ID Program.

The Licensed Practical Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their specific needs; to provide the active treatment needed as developed by the interdisciplinary Team and outlined in the Individual Program Plan (IPP); and to provide the care needed as described in DSD’s policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program required.

Work Experience

Nursing experience preferred. Experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.

Special Employment Requirements

Possession of a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required. CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Must pass post job offer, pre-placement physical exam; and initial and subsequent annual TB screenings.

Valid PA driver's license required for travel to fulfill responsibilities, i.e., resident programming, transport, and appointments. Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Training Program, as stated by policy #2.43.

Must demonstrate good administrative ability. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents, visitors and external agencies. Knowledge of counseling skills and behavioral intervention techniques required.

Physical Demands

Moderate work: duties require exerting up to 25 lbs or force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift), and/or up to 10 lbs or force frequently (approximately 33-66% of shift). Must be able to assist with resident transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilet facilities, ambulation difficulties, and seizures. Position involves implementing IBP's and crisis intervention i.e., physical redirection, restraint, and techniques for protection of self and others.

Sight, hearing, and speech sufficient to effectively communicate with residents is required.

Must have ability to attend to various emergency and other resident medical needs in various program locations as situations demand. Must be able to travel to various program locations as needed.

Accident or Health Hazards

Position requires occasional crisis intervention.

Position involves occasional exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Position involves frequent work in and around bathroom/shower areas where floors may be wet.

Working Conditions

Residential settings for intellectually disabled individuals.

Position involves participation in indoor and outdoor activities during all seasons of year.

Occasionally environment may be noisy and distracting.