Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Interactions, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for more than 200 Individuals with intellectual, physical, and behavioral health disabilities

In general, the work of the LPN is a professional, medical position supporting individuals with disabilities receiving services through Community Interactions, Inc. The responsibilities of this position include assisting the individuals in achieving their desired outcomes as identified in their Annual Plan, performing general office duties, requiring the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Work outside of the office setting is also expected and visits to homes and other work sites. Visits to areas outside the office which could include lifting and other physical activity. The ability to travel to program sites and meetings is required as well.

JOB DUTIES:

• Site visits to check medication administration accuracy.
• Site/individual based trainings on diagnoses/meds/procedures.
• General Training for all staff on various health related topics.
• Assure that all pertinent data from past medical history is recorded in the current lifetime medical history.
• Capture all pertinent dates from medical appointment documentation throughout the year and annually update lifetime medical history at the time of the annual planning meeting.
• Establish contact with hospital when a consumer is hospitalized and assume primary point of contact.
• Coordinate discharge plans with hospital staff.
• Assure that adequate supports are in place for the individual once hospital discharge has occurred.
• Attempt to obtain pertinent hospital records at the time of discharge.
• Assume primary point of contact for pharmacies regarding medication issues.
• Attend planning meetings to provide any necessary medical information.
• Assure that the individuals healthcare needs are considered in all aspects of planning.
• Advocate for the individual’s health care needs.
• From relationships with members of the individual’s team in order to maintain lines of communication in the event of any health related issues that need to be addressed.
• On call responsibilities for assessment of medical issues as needed
  Review hospital discharge instructions and insure that changes are completed to assure the health and safety of the individuals.

All other duties as may be required by the Director of Incident Management and Quality Assurance. 

Qualifications

In general, the work of the LPN is a professional, medical position supporting individuals with disabilities receiving services through Community Interactions, Inc. The responsibilities of this position include assisting the individuals in achieving their desired outcomes as identified in their Annual Plan, performing general office duties, requiring the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Work outside of the office setting is also expected and visits to homes and other work sites. Visits to areas outside the office which could include lifting and other physical activity. The ability to travel to program sites and meetings is required as well.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform general office work to include: writing, typing, filing, use of telephone and communicating with others.

Must hold a Practical nurse licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Three years minimum experience in the nursing field. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and PTO Plan for qualifying employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act.