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Community Services Group (CSG) Licensed Practical Nurse in Watsontown, Pennsylvania
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Summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you perform nursing work in the care and treatment of 8 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-existing medical conditions at our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), which may include physical health issues/injuries and difficulty meeting their daily living activities.
This Position Offers:
- Full-Time schedules - 1st, or 2nd shift.
- A great opportunity for new LPNs or experienced nurses looking to work outside of a traditional medical office, hospital, or nursing home setting.
- A small setting where you are able to build relationships with the individuals you support.
- The ability to work 1 on 1 with individuals.
- The opportunity to attend community outings with individuals and teammates.
CSG's Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD/ASD) Services is excited to offer a 2 week paid orientation for this position. Orientation includes the necessary foundational training needed before providing services in the programs and sets you up for a successful career at CSG. Orientation is held in-person at our Mountville, Williamsport, and Bethlehem offices. Mileage reimbursement is provided for orientation related travel.
Wage Information:
Starting wage is $29.00 per hour.
Job Description:
- Evaluate, observe, and assess individuals' physical health conditions.
- Work with and coordinate care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.
- Assist individuals with any treatments prescribed by physician.
- Ensure individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.
- Educate individuals on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and selfcare.
- Educate coworker's on any needed physical health matter for consistency in care.
- Train staff to correctly carryout physician's orders.
- Provide medication/health teaching as needed.
- Provide First/Aid/Acute care as needed.
- Schedule and attend individuals' medical appointments.
- Provide direct care as needed.
Qualifications:
- A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Willingness to accompany individuals into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet individual's and program's needs.
- Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.?
CSGÂ Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & children who qualify.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
- Extensive Paid Training
- Career Development Opportunities
- Family Medical and Parental Leave
- Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
- Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.
Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!
Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.