DirectShifts is seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services in our medical respite program located in North Philadelphia.

Responsibilities:

• Records patient’s medical history
• Accurately records patient medications via the MARs
• Takes and record measurements of blood pressure, vitals, temperature, heart rate etc
• Observes patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc
• Completes initial medical and social intakes of new patients
• Administers medications per physicians’ orders to the patients and monitors and documents the effectiveness of all medications
• Assures the safety and comfort of all patients
• Assists with the scheduling of medical appointments
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for residents
• Provides on-call supports on alternating weekends between respite Nurse Manager
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
• Meal preparation if needed
• Provides training and supervision to the Certified Nursing Assistants on their shift
• Participates in professional trainings, webinars, etc
• Maintains necessary licensures and certifications that is required for the job
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager

Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse Certification from an accredited college or university
• Prior direct service experience with people experiencing homelessness and/or those with substance abuse or behavioral/mental health issues
• Familiarity with the Social Determinants of Health
• Two or more years of experience in residential medical facilities
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job
• Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards
• Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module