Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) oversees client care, medical records, health and safety, medication administration, and coordinates medical care for clients with psychiatric and health-related needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of assistance to residents who are unable to self-administer medication.
• Supervision of self-administered medication when indicated.
• Knowledge of and Administration of injectable medications as prescribed.
• Participation in education of residents regarding their medications.
• Immediately reporting of medication errors to supervisor.
• Timely review and notification to providers of laboratory results.
• Clozaril REMS data entry.
• Infection control: Strict adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Director of Nursing and LTSR Director.
• Immediate reporting of psychiatric and medical crises to Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director.
• Compliance with all internal and external requirements and regulations.
• Observance of Universal Precautions in administering medications.
• Provision of direct service to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, bathing/showering, and all other tasks of daily living as needed.
• Leading activities with residents, including educational, social, and leisure programs for which residents’ input is elicited.
• Participation in community integration activities as needed.
• Regular and relevant documentation in clinical chart and utilizes other designated forms.
• Attendance at all meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Reporting of all non-emergent shift and shift personnel problems to Director of Nursing and/or LTSR Director in a timely and accurate manner.
• In the event of a staff call out, works to secure appropriate coverage via existing team members or other contracted/approved temporary staff organizations.

Requirements

• Active LPN License
• At least two (2) years of mental health experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required (must be able to move about COMHAR service areas)
• Physical examination including TB test and Hep B
• Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. We provide a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.