Licensed Practical Nurse

Company Summary :

Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company's policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our "I CARE" core values of the organization - Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary :

The Licensed Practical Nurse partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of the individuals ensuring the best practice and care of the individuals served. This role fosters a "One Team" approach, ensuring collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to achieve the highest quality of care and support. Key responsibilities include travelling to homes, providing the highest quality of care to include medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and providing support to the Direct Service Providers.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants-per market need.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the health care provider.
• Complete nursing assessments, diabetic foot assessments, AIMs and ensure Health Care Appraisals (HCAs) are complete.
• Coordination of care to ensure continuity of care including but not limited to, follow through with verbal and written orders or medication changes, monitoring for drug interactions and side effects, administering injections per physician order, hospital admission and discharge follow up, and follow up on other scheduled appointments related to individual's care.
• Routinely reviews medication counts, and medication orders in accordance with level of health care needs.
• Assists with coordination of resident psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments as needed.
• Performs DMA and medical skills hands-on training when applicable.
• Participate in medical on-call rotation.
• Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
• Audits the use of EHR and EMAR programs.
• Educates staff and individuals served regarding infection prevention, physical health, medication management, and medical skills including use of medical equipment.

Education and Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the home(s) / program(s) and other nursing support scheduling needs. There will also be a rotation for on-call duties. Weekend coverage may be necessary depending on the occupancy of the program(s).

Travel :

A significant amount of local travel is required to visit BSLS locations.