What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Contract position at SAFREST?
LPN Contract Opportunity (Ongoing contract, 1099)
Client Facility Location: Lebanon, PA
Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm
Requirements:
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Clearances:
- FBI Clearance (current within 5 years)
- PA State Police Clearance (current within 5 years)
- Child Abuse Clearance (current within 5 years)
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LPN:
- Valid LPN license
- CPR certification
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Additional Requirements:
- TB test (w/in 1yr) , Quantiferon Gold (w/in 1 yr) or Chest X-Ray (w/in 5 yr)
- Physical/fit-for-duty exam (w/in 1 yr)
Qualifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania (waivered LPN not accepted).
- Preferred experience working with intellectually and physically challenged individuals.
- Successful completion of FBI, PA State Police, and Child Abuse clearances.
Working Hours:
- Full-time: 40 hours/week
- Part-time: 24 hours/week
Physical Demands:
- Good physical health; ability to lift, bend, stoop, stretch, and assist with tasks.
- Use of lifting devices when necessary.
Functions:
- Oversee personal care and ensure a safe, clean environment for individuals.
- Assist with ADLs, feeding, and positioning.
- Monitor and record health status; administer medication and treatments.
- Maintain medical supplies and equipment; assist with physician rounds.
- Transcribe orders and communicate changes to Health Services Supervisor/Director/QIDP.
- Update parents on medical changes as needed.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Attend required meetings, in-services, and training sessions.
- Assist with orientation of new LPNs and provide task direction to Direct Support Aides as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the Nurse Practice Act.
