Licensed practical nurse (Lpn)
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Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their highest level of health, wellness, and independence? We are seeking an experienced and caring LPN to join our multidisciplinary team and provide person-centered healthcare services that support recovery, community integration, and overall well-being.
In this role, you will play a vital part in coordinating medical care, promoting health education, supporting medication management, and serving as an advocate for the individuals we support. If you are committed to delivering quality care in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.
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Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating medical care services for individuals receiving support through our programs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the LPN provides nursing services from a holistic, person-centered, and values-based perspective while promoting physical health, behavioral health, recovery, and overall wellness.
The LPN serves as a key resource for consumers, staff, medical providers, and community supports to ensure individuals receive comprehensive and integrated healthcare services.
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Essential responsibilities
- Clinical care and health monitoring
- Assess, monitor, and respond to new, ongoing, and emerging health concerns.
- Conduct health screenings and assessments using validated tools related to depression, trauma, substance use, and identified treatment needs.
- Monitor vital signs, health conditions, and medication side effects, communicating findings to the treatment team as needed.
- Assess healthcare needs and recommend health-related goals and interventions to support recovery and wellness.
- Administer intramuscular (IM) injections and other treatments as prescribed.
- Medication management
- Manage the ordering, delivery, storage, administration, and documentation of medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with individuals and treatment teams to develop strategies that improve medication adherence.
- Ensure individuals maintain prescribed medication schedules and receive appropriate follow-up care.
- Care coordination
- Coordinate medical care with physicians, prescribers, specialists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Act as a liaison between consumers, healthcare providers, and community resources.
- Assist individuals in accessing services that promote integrated physical and behavioral healthcare.
- Support efforts to ensure individuals receive annual physical examinations, dental care, and preventive healthcare services.
- Recovery-Oriented services
- Provide nursing services that support evidence-based practices and recovery-focused treatment.
- Participate actively in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plans.
- Support individuals in achieving personal wellness and recovery goals.
- Deliver culturally responsive services that honor and respect each person's unique identity, background, experiences, and needs.
- Education and training
- Provide health education and wellness information to individuals receiving services.
- Offer guidance and training to staff regarding common health concerns, medication administration, and healthcare best practices.
- Promote health literacy and informed decision-making among consumers and team members.
- Documentation and compliance
- Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment contacts, recovery plans, and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize collaborative documentation practices.
- Maintain compliance with organizational standards as well as funding, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Crisis support
- 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.
- Additional duties
- Meet established service delivery and treatment contact requirements.
- Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Program Director.
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Qualifications
- Required
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of Delaware.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Preferred
- Experience working in behavioral health, community health, recovery-oriented services, or human services settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-centered practices.
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- Core competencies
- Compassionate and person-centered care
- Medical assessment and nursing judgment
- Medication management and administration
- Care coordination and advocacy
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Recovery-oriented and evidence-based practices
- Cultural competence and inclusivity
- Documentation accuracy and attention to detail
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving
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Working conditions
This role may involve exposure to
- Dust, fumes, mists, and gases
- Extreme temperatures (heat and cold)
- Wet or humid conditions
- Loud noise levels
- Confined spaces
- Mechanical, chemical, electrical, and burn hazards
Work may occur in community-based settings, residential environments, offices, healthcare facilities, and other service locations.
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Physical requirements
Physical demand level: Medium work
This position requires the ability to
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Lift or carry up to 20 pounds frequently
- Exert up to 10 pounds of force regularly
Physical activities
The employee must be able to
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Walk frequently throughout work environments
- Use hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform nursing tasks
- Climb stairs as needed
- Communicate effectively through speaking and listening
- Visually assess individuals, medications, documentation, and environments
- Push and pull equipment or materials
- Perform repetitive motions
- Reach above and below shoulder level
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl when necessary
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Why join us?
At our organization, we believe in empowering individuals, supporting recovery, and creating opportunities for people to live meaningful lives in their communities. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, collaboration, diversity, and excellence in care.
If you are looking for a rewarding nursing career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build healthier, stronger communities—one person at a time.
