Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Summary
Using a person-centered approach, the LPN works collaboratively within a team to maintain and provide health care for individuals in Residential Group Homes. You will help ensure that individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities receive the highest quality care while actively participating in the development of their personal service plans.
What You’ll Do
As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will:
Coordinate, follow up, and maintain health care services for assigned clients
Develop, implement, and continuously review individualized healthcare plans
Maintain comprehensive medical records and documentation
Transcribe and communicate physician orders and ensure appropriate follow-up and referrals
Communicate significant changes in a client’s condition, upcoming procedures, medication requests, injuries, or ER visits to directors, staff, and families
Interact with doctors’ offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical providers
Manage all medical appointments, including annual physicals, ensuring timeliness and regulatory compliance
Coordinates with the contracted pharmacy all issues regarding medication ordering, reordering, prior authorizations, Medication Administration Record reviews, etc.
Maintains medication regimen to ensure the safe and effective use of medications.
Complete lifetime medical histories and pertinent information for physicians
Visit assigned homes as needed; check on individuals or staff training completion
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all applicable agency and regulatory policies, procedures, and practices
Ensure compliance with laws and 6400 regulations
Attend required in-service training
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, for processing after-hour orders through eMAR
What You’ll Bring
A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and independence for all individuals
Patience and empathy in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs
Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, individuals, and families
A desire to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life
What You’ll Have
Nursing license in the State of Pennsylvania and qualified to pass medications
One year of clinical experience or other appropriate experience
Experience working with intellectually disabled adults is helpful, but not mandatory
Certification in CPR for health professionals
Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and registration
Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirement
Perks with a Purpose
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.
Healthcare
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Employer-Sponsored Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Teladoc Virtual Health
Financial Well-being
• 401K Retirement Savings option
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts
Life & Family Support
• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services
Who is Barber National Institute?
The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration