Job title- Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN )

Rate of Pay- $30.00 per hour

Available Shifts:

• Monday-Friday (3:00pm-11:00pm); 40 hours per week; Full Time
• Saturday & Sunday (7:00am-7:00pm); 24 hours per week; Part Time
• Saturday & Sunday (7:00pm-5:00am); 20 hours per week, Part Time

At COMHAR, it’s our mission to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.

We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses at our new Outpatient Restoration Long Term Structured Residence (ORLTSR), located in Easton, PA. The ORLTSR is a therapeutic residential program that works with justice involved individuals, ages 18 and over. The individuals in the program have a diagnosis of serious mental illness and have been prosecuted on criminal charges. The program will provide mental health treatment to those who will be admitted on Conditional Release or those in need of competency restoration.

Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• The LPN works from a recovery framework within the team providing health and wellness care, medication education, group psycho education, therapeutic interventions (evidenced based practices preferred), cultural competence and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals.
• Provides assistance to residents who are unable to self-administer medication; supervises self-administered medication when indicated; injects medication when prescribed. Participates in education of residents regarding their medications
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program as assigned.
• Timely reports all crises and unusual incidents to Nurse Manager and LTSR Director (Immediately if indicated; otherwise within 24 hours); Immediately reports psychiatric and medical crises to Psychiatrist.
• Complies with all internal and external requirements and regulations regarding record keeping and recording.
• Observes Universal Precautions in administering medications, disposing of needles, and handling waste products, etc.
• Provides direct services to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, bathing/showering and all other tasks of daily living as needed.
• Leads activities with residents, including educational, social, and leisure programs for which residents’ input is elicited; Participates in community integration activities as needed.
• Documents regular and relevant information in clinical chart and utilizes other designated forms.
• Attends all meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Reports all non-emergent shift and shift personnel problems to Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Director in timely and accurate manner.
• In the event of a staff call out, works to secure appropriate coverage via existing team members or other contracted/approved temporary staff organizations.
• Complies with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception.

Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse:

• LPN
• Covid-19 Vaccination
• Valid Driver's License
• At least 2 years mental health experience is preferred

**Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination.**

Skills Required of the Licensed Practical Nurse:

• The LPN must have excellent verbal/written communication skills and work well with people; good, creative problem solving skills; excellent clinical nursing skills including assessment, knowledge of behavioral health systems, community resources; ability to work independently, and be flexible/adaptive in handling changing priorities in a fast paced work environment; computer skills required.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.