Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing medical care services for individuals supported by the organization. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the LPN promotes integrated physical and behavioral healthcare, supports individual recovery goals, manages medication services, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, licensing, and organizational requirements.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Health Management
- Provide nursing services and health monitoring for individuals receiving services.
- Assess, monitor, and respond to new, ongoing, and potential health concerns.
- Coordinate medical care with physicians, prescribers, specialists, and other healthcare providers.
- Serve as a liaison between individuals, healthcare providers, and community resources to promote overall wellness.
- Assess medical care needs and recommend health-related objectives for individualized recovery plans.
- Monitor vital signs, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects, reporting findings to the treatment team as appropriate.
- Administer medications, including intramuscular (IM) injections, in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
Medication Management
- Manage the ordering, receipt, storage, administration, and documentation of medications in accordance with program requirements and organizational policies.
- 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.
Assessment & Documentation
- Conduct screenings and assessments utilizing validated tools for depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and criminal risk/needs factors.
- Complete assessments, progress notes, recovery plans, treatment contacts, and significant event documentation within established timelines.
- Utilize collaborative documentation practices and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funder, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Education & Training
- Provide health education and wellness information to individuals receiving services.
- Deliver nursing-related training and consultation to staff members as needed.
- Support recovery-oriented and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Care Coordination & Recovery Support
- Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic, person-centered services.
- Coordinate primary care, preventive healthcare, annual physical exams, dental care, and other wellness services.
- Assist individuals in accessing community supports that promote integrated physical and behavioral health.
- Meet required levels of treatment contacts and service delivery standards.
Crisis Intervention
- 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.
Diversity & Inclusion
- Provide culturally responsive and individualized services that respect and support each person's unique background, experiences, and identity, including race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin.
Other Duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Program Director, or other designated supervisor.
QualificationsRequired
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Delaware.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Knowledge of medication administration, health assessment, and care coordination practices.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Working Conditions
This position may involve exposure to:
- Dust, fumes, mists, and gases
- Extreme heat and cold
- Wet and/or humid environments
- Loud noise levels
- Confined spaces
- Mechanical, chemical, electrical, and burn hazards
The employee may be required to travel within the community to support individuals receiving services and coordinate medical care.
Physical RequirementsPhysical Demand Level
Medium Work
Requires exerting:
- Up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Up to 20 pounds of force frequently
- Up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move or assist with moving objects
Physical Activities
The employee must be able to:
- Stand and sit for extended periods
- Walk frequently
- Use hands and fingers to handle, operate, and manipulate equipment and materials
- Climb stairs and ladders as needed
- Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing
- Visually assess individuals, environments, and documentation
- Push and pull equipment or materials
- Perform repetitive motions
- Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl as necessary
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified at the discretion of the organization to meet operational needs.