LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-HOURLY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services and health monitoring for individuals receiving services.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to new, ongoing, and potential health concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, prescribers, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate medical care.
• Manage the ordering, receipt, storage, administration, and documentation of medications in accordance with program requirements and organizational policies.
• Administer medications, including intramuscular (IM) injections, in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
• Conduct screenings and assessments utilizing validated tools for depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and criminal risk/needs factors.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, recovery plans, treatment contacts, and significant event documentation within established timelines.
• Support recovery-oriented and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Coordinate primary care, preventive healthcare, annual physical exams, dental care, and other wellness services.
• Assist individuals in accessing community supports that promote integrated physical and behavioral health.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24-hour emergency and crisis intervention support.
• Respond appropriately to urgent medical and behavioral health situations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Delaware.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of medication administration, health assessment, and care coordination practices.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.