LPN, Developmental Svcs., Dorm (PT, Nights)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for a developmental services dorm. The role involves attending to nursing needs and ensuring daily living support for residents. Ideal candidates should have an accredited LPN qualification and experience with intellectually disabled individuals, as well as strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current LPN license from Pennsylvania.
• Preferred experience working with mentally handicapped individuals.
• Good administrative, written, and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Attending to nursing needs of ICF/ID residents.
• Spending 60% of worktime in direct resident contact.
• Implementing treatment plans developed by interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Behavioral intervention techniques

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

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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.

Brief 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations

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