Psychiatric Nurse LPN

Resources for Human Development; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position in Quakertown, Bucks County. The LPN will provide comprehensive health oversight and ensure the well-being of participants in a residential program.

Responsibilities include maintaining medication records, providing direct care, and collaborating with healthcare providers. Applicants must have current PA LPN licensure, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for this role.

Qualifications

• Current PA LPN licensure is required to practice nursing.
• Must have valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Effective communication skills with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nursing documentation and medication records.
• Provide nursing care including wound care and diabetic counseling.
• Assess health and emotional needs of residents.

Skills

Nursing Documentation

Medication Management

Wound Care

Emotional Support

Education

Current PA LPN licensure

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Electronic MAR

Medical Equipment

Job description

RHD PIER (Pledge for Independent Empowerment & Recovery) provides a full range of mental and emotional health services in a residential setting with ten beds. Participants enjoy individualized engagement to help them develop and achieve goals to allow them to increase their independence. RHD PIER is a contracted program through Bucks County Mental Health/Developmental Programs (MH/DP) and overseen by Pennsylvania policies for Long Term Structured Residents (LTSR). The PIER program is currently the only LTSR facility exclusively serving Bucks County, PA, residents.

Position Summary

The primary role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide comprehensive oversight, coordination, and hands‑on care in addressing all health‑related matters affecting program participants. This includes both direct and indirect health concerns, ensuring the physical and emotional well‑being of individuals through proactive assessment, timely intervention, and ongoing collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, families, and external healthcare providers. The LPN plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, responsive, and supportive environment that promotes optimal health outcomes for all individuals involved in the program.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintains nursing documentation and medication records
• Assists residents in learning about their medications; ensures that medications are taken as physician ordered and recorded in electronic MAR
• Provides nursing care including, but not limited to, wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, etc.
• Assesses residents’ health and emotional needs
• Communicates with other members of the nursing and program staff; conveys serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director
• Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not discussing residents in public areas
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Current PA LPN licensure
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Act 33/34 clearances
• FBI clearance as needed
• All trainings required by licensure
• Must complete a Physical, TB test, and Hep B titer
• Psychiatric Nurse LPN (background)
• $3,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS
• Full‑time position

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