What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Licensed Practical Nurse position at Horizon Behavioral Health?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the Role:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Horizon Behavioral Health will manage all medical issues with direction from the RN and Physician, ensuring physician's orders are implemented while keeping the physician and supervisor informed of pertinent information concerning the client's response to treatment.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Skills and Qualities:
Benefits:
Horizon Behavioral Health offers competitive benefits options, including participation in the Virginia Retirement System, life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, annual leave policy, sick leave, and paid holidays. Additionally, our clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, qualifying for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
About the Role:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Horizon Behavioral Health will manage all medical issues with direction from the RN and Physician, ensuring physician's orders are implemented while keeping the physician and supervisor informed of pertinent information concerning the client's response to treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all medical issues with direction from the RN and Physician.
- Ensure physician's orders are implemented.
- Maintain open communication with the physician and supervisor regarding client responses to treatment.
Requirements:
- A valid LPN license in the state of VA.
- At least one year of experience providing nursing services as an LPN or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Skills and Qualities:
- Knowledge of physical health and intellectual disabilities principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature.
- Nursing best practices expertise.
- Ability to administer medications.
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and written.
- Ability to lift and transfer consumers up to 50-80 pounds.
- Physical assistance skills, including equipment use and safe lifting.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various locations.
Benefits:
Horizon Behavioral Health offers competitive benefits options, including participation in the Virginia Retirement System, life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, annual leave policy, sick leave, and paid holidays. Additionally, our clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, qualifying for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
