Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Direct Support Professional – New Wilmington, PA

LPN / Direct Support Professional – $25-$30/hr $1,000 Signing Bonus

Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct support and nursing services for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Wilmington, PA. This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN who enjoys building meaningful relationships while making a lasting difference in someone's daily life.

As part of Abound Health's mission-driven team, you'll provide hands-on support, health monitoring, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities while helping an individual remain safe, healthy, and actively engaged in their environment.

Abound Health has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 20 years.

About the Individual

This position supports an adult individual who requires a high level of care and supervision. The individual is non-ambulatory and non-verbal and relies on caregivers for assistance with daily activities, mobility, and health-related needs.

The individual requires:

• Full 24-hour supervision and support
• Assistance with all transfers and repositioning
• Monitoring due to a seizure disorder
• Support during periods of disrupted sleep, which can occasionally last for extended periods
• Administration of medications and nutrition through a feeding tube
• Ongoing health and safety monitoring

Communication occurs primarily through non-verbal methods, including picture selection and the use of an iPad-based communication system. Successful caregivers will be patient, observant, and comfortable learning individualized communication methods.

This individual benefits from a calm, attentive caregiver who can provide compassionate support while maintaining health, safety, and quality of life.

What You'll Do

As an LPN/DSP, you will provide skilled nursing support while helping the individual maintain comfort, dignity, and safety. Responsibilities include:

• Administer medications and tube feedings according to physician orders and care plans
• Monitor and document medical conditions, symptoms, and changes in health status
• Provide health-related support and nursing oversight
• Assist with all transfers, positioning, and mobility needs
• Monitor for seizure activity and respond appropriately according to care plans
• Support daily routines and personal care needs
• Communicate effectively with family members, physicians, case managers, and the Abound Health team
• Maintain accurate documentation and medication records
• Monitor overall health, nutrition, hydration, and well-being
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and person-centered environment
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Experience or willingness to learn tube-feeding procedures and specialized care needs
• Ability to safely assist with transfers and positioning
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while providing person-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain attentive and responsive in a 24-hour support environment

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seizure disorders, feeding tubes, or complex medical needs is preferred but not required. Paid training and ongoing support are provided.

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $25-$30/hour

$1,000 Signing Bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20 hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $25 - $30