What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at CareBuilders at Home - Upper Darby PA?
Position Type: Full-Time Shift: 12:00p – 8:00p, Monday through Thursday and Fridays, 7a-3pLocation: Broomall, PAPay: $40/hrPosition OverviewWe are seeking a compassionate and attentive Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide 1:1 care for a 32-year-old female with complex medical and behavioral needs. The nurse will provide direct support, medication administration, and continuous supervision to ensure safety and well-being.The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and comfortable working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and seizure disorders.Client Summary32-year-old femaleDiagnoses include:Moderate Intellectual Disability (ID)Intractable Mixed Seizure DisorderOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Verbal with limited vocabularyAmbulatoryTypically sleeps through the night without concernsSleep should not be interrupted, as disruption may trigger seizuresSeizures are unpredictable and most commonly occur overnight or early morningRequires within arm’s reach supervision at all times for safetySeizure protocol in place from University of Pennsylvania NeurologyResponsibilitiesProvide 1:1 nursing supervision and careTake vital signs prior to medication administrationAdminister medications at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PMMonitor for seizure activity and follow established seizure protocolEvaluate client status after seizure activityAdminister rescue medication per seizure protocol when requiredComplete seizure logs and incident reportsMaintain daily nursing documentationAssist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including:Meal preparationFeeding assistanceToiletingPersonal careEnsure the client’s safety and well-being at all timesQualificationsCurrent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in [State]Experience with seizure disorders preferredExperience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferredAbility to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situationsStrong documentation and communication skillsCompassionate, patient-centered approach to careAdditional InformationTraining will be provided on the client's specific seizure protocolNurse must maintain close supervision and situational awareness at all timesEqual Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Salary : $38 - $40