Overview
Join a Team That Changes Lives
For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description
Elwyn seeks a
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
to function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDT) and assists with the assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing services. This nurse administers medications, treatments, and enteral feedings; monitors each client's physical and psychological status; and facilities medical follow up as needed. The LPN provides education to the IDT related to each client's individualized health care needs and promotes client independence.
This nurse practices within the scope of Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with Elwyn's policies and procedures and those of Elwyn's regulatory agencies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete a comprehensive nursing assessment upon admission/readmission and as changing health needs indicate
Complete a Quarterly Nursing Assessment every three (3) months that includes a review of systems, full body exam, skin checks, Braden Scale, and Fall Risk Assessment
Upon discharge, complete a Discharge Summary that includes all relevant medication, medical follow up, and pertinent health care information
Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical assessment and other reports to the IDT; present information in a concise and organized manner
Set nursing priorities in accordance with professional judgment
Develop a health care plan for clients requiring 24/7 nursing care that includes specific nursing goals and directions for meeting the client's health care needs
Review and revise the health care plan at a minimum of every 90 days and incorporate data gathered through nursing assessments and communication with the IDT
Collaborate with Day and Work Services to ensure that the health care needs of the client are communicated and the necessary documentation forwarded
Refer clients to physicians when assessment indicates further medical evaluation is required; facilitate transfer to the hospital/Emergency Department as needed
Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets; copy and forward the annual physical exam, last set of 90 Day Physician Orders, current Medication Administration Records (MARS), and other pertinent information to the receiving facility
Monitor weight and blood pressure measurements at a minimum of monthly and more frequently as indicated by nursing judgement or physician orders
Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician in accordance with Elwyn's medication policies and procedures; obtain verbal orders when necessary and transcribe the information as per policy
Administer and document prescribed medications and treatments on hard copy MARs or in an electronic format (eMARs); use discretion during administration to provide as much client privacy as possible
Administer enteral tube feedings, blood glucose testing, nebulizer treatments, and skin care as ordered by the physician; use discretion during administration to provide as much client privacy as possible
Instruct direct care staff on the administration and documentation of specific treatments including but not limited to topical creams and other over the counter(OTCs) agents
Report any observed medication and treatment side effects and relevant laboratory values to the Health Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse timely; contact the physician as directed
If using hard copy MARs, review the monthly MAR and validate that all medication and treatment orders are correct and update as needed; remove old MARs from the medication binder and replace with new MARs at the start of every month
Assess client progress with the self-administration of medication and work to actively promote increased independence in client function. Assist with data collection related to medication goals
Complete monthly medication exchanges with the pharmacy provider; immediately reconcile identified issues
Administer and document immunizations as ordered by the physician; ensure that necessary consents have been completed prior to administration
Prepare clients for medical appointments through communication and maintenance of NPO (nothing by mouth) status, procedural preps, and the administration of pre-sedation medication
Validate that all lab work has been completed as scheduled and document in the nursing progress note; if not completed, schedule follow up and document
Document all behavioral and physical changes in the client's status and other pertinent information in the nursing progress notes; document all changes from baseline status
Contact family members/guardians to report any new injuries that require more than basic First Aid or as otherwise requested by the family
Communicate important health issues to staff in the program's Alert Log
Document all relevant information in the MAR, nursing progress notes, and 24 Hour Change in Status Report
Communicate all pertinent client and unit information to the incoming nurses through written report
Provide significant clinical and informational updates to the Charge Nurse throughout the shift; contact the Charge Nurse by phone (1) hour prior to the end of the shift to provide final verbal report
Inspect the general living areas for present and potential hazards and report to the Unit Director, Health Care Coordinator, or Charge Nurse.
Monitor for potential infectious disease among clients and staff and report to the Health Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse who will in turn report to the Director of Nursing
