Chambersburg, PA, 17201, USA
50 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
**Mentor Community Services** , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. **Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Traveling** **(d** **aylight flex time)** **Hourly $27.00 hourly** IDD Position for Residential Group Homes **_Tired of bedside nursing? Looking for more flexibility? We are seeking a fulltime LPN. This is not your typical nursing position._** **_Location:_** _Chambersburg, PA_ **Hours:** Flexible Monday-Friday 8 hour days (Holidays and weekends off). _No on call rotation responsibilities. Flexibility with start times._ **_Pay rate:_** _Starting wage of_ **_$27.00_** _an hour and Up based on experience. Time in a half after 40 hours weekly_ + Candidates must be strongly self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills. + Daily tasks such as coordination of client discharges, intake assessments of new clients, auditing of in home medications and medication administration records, management of new medication orders and training of staff for new diagnoses or procedures. + The ideal candidate must possess a strong understanding of basic nursing concepts including pharmacology. They must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to adequately manage multiple tasks within a day. + Great communication skills and organizational skills are a must to thrive in this position. + Looking for someone who can think outside of the box and a strong desire to learn and grow as a nurse. + A general understanding of computers such as email, excel and Microsoft word is beneficial. Knowledge of 6400 regulations are a plus, but we will train. + Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided. + Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications. + Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services. + Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition. + Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration. + Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers. + Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation. **Qualifications:** + Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of an accredited LPN program. + One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity. + Current state LPN or LVN License. + Additional certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA + Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families. + You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to the individuals we serve. **Why Join Us?** + Full-Time Flextime – Our nurses work Monday-Friday daylight 8hrs per day. Typically choosing the scheduled start and stop time.Typically, visit 1-3 houses a day, set up your own schedule amongst choose homes that are close together. Flexibility to work split shifts if it better suits the needs of the business. Fostering the opportunity to work around a family schedule. This is very hard to find as a nurse! + No on call rotation (again hard to find as a nurse). + Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week. + 401(k) with company match. + Optional on-shift holiday pay. Paid time, Holidays, and weekends off. + Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. + Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. **_We have a rewarding work environment for you – come join our team – Apply Today!_** Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. _As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._
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