Licensed Practical Nurse - Philadelphia

Using a person-centered approach, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in a team to maintain and provide health care for individuals in both Residential Group Homes and Adult Services Programs.

In this role, you will work to ensure individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities receive the best care possible.

As part of the Barber National Institute, we encourage every individual to be actively involved in developing their personal plan for service while receiving support from qualified caregivers.

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 PA 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 proof of 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

A typical day to day may include:


* Coordinating, following up and maintaining health care services for assigned clients


* Communicating any significant changes in resident’s conditions, upcoming procedures, requests for medication changes, injuries or emergency room visits to the director, RN, staff and family


* Interacting with doctor’s office, hospitals, pharmacy and other medical providers related to individual’s caseload


* Writing follow-up notes and objective assessments


* Performing 90 Day Nursing Assessment for individuals in the Older Adult Day Service as assigned; summary of interventions over the last 90 days


* Completing lifetime medical history and pertinent information to be sent to the physician


* Attending appointments as needed for special cases


* Visiting assigned homes on caseload as needed; checking individual or complete staff training


* Attending in-service training as required