Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - HYBRID POSITION
Why Work for Person Centered Services?
When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals:
- 20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year! Increasing to 25 Days in your second year!
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- 401(k) - the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3%
- Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses!
- Employee Discount and Wellness Programs - Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness!
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching
Position Overview:
As part of the clinical team of a Health Home Care Coordination Organization, the Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) works in collaboration with Registered Nurses, Behavioral Health Specialists, Care Coordinators, and Care Coordinator leadership to support people with developmental disabilities by proactively identifying current or potential health disparities, providing health promotion activities, facilitating referrals, and reviewing health records/assessments. This position commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and coworkers aligning with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Position Requirements:
- LPN with 2+ years serving at risk populations, or 10 years nursing experience, required.
- At least 2 years of experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities required.
- Familiarity with person-first, person-centered planning concepts preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Operate in a trauma-informed manner
- Provide monitoring of physical health information
- Serve as a consultant in situations where medical expertise is required
- Support care coordination with in-person assessments as clinically needed
- Develop creative and effective interventions to assist with supporting people receiving Care Coordination services
- Conduct assessments and assist in developing Life Plans as needed and appropriate
- Conduct clinical reviews for individual specific needs or overall program trends and outcomes
- Participate in case conferences with care coordination to ensure continuity of care
- Develop, provide health literacy resources and training for team members.
- Assist Care Coordinators with the interpretation of assessments and screening tools, recommend additional screenings or assessments when appropriate, and facilitate access to preventative health screenings.
- Occasional travel to assess for health and safety, provide education, or other in person duties as necessary or assigned
- Assist with reconciling medication issues, discharge plans, referrals to specialists, and other health related tasks
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Additional Details
- Full time
- Monday - Friday
- 8 Hour Shift
- Hybrid
- Multiple Openings
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $20.00
- Max Hiring Rate $28.00
- 560 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA