What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Apis Services Inc?
Licensed Practical Nurse-PT
Location: Birdsboro, PA
Pay: $23-25/hr
Position Purpose
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; assures 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; communicates serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director
- Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not talking about residents in public areas • Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications and Competencies
- Current DE RN/LPN licensure
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- FBI clearance as needed
- All trainings required by licensure
- Must complete a Physical, TB test, and Hep B titer.
Salary : $23 - $25