Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN) Case Management Hershey​/Lebanon PA

Job Details

Location:

Hershey, PA17033;
Position Type:
Part Time;
Education Level: 2‑Year Degree;
Shift: Day;
Category:
Health Care.

Community Interactions, Inc. is a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing services for more than 200 individuals with intellectual, physical, and behavioral health disabilities.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a professional medical position supporting individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting individuals to achieve outcomes outlined in their Annual Plan, performing general office duties, and traveling to program sites, homes, and other work sites. The role also requires sit/stand periods and physical activity such as lifting.

• Site visits to check medication administration accuracy.
• Site‑and‑individual‑based trainings on diagnoses/meds/procedures.
• General training for all staff on various health‑related topics.
• Ensure all pertinent data from past medical history is recorded in the current lifetime medical history.
• Capture all pertinent dates from medical appointment documentation and update lifetime medical history annually at the planning meeting.
• Establish contact with hospital when a consumer is hospitalized and assume primary point of contact.
• Coordinate discharge plans with hospital staff and ensure adequate supports after discharge.
• Obtain pertinent hospital records at discharge.
• Act as primary point of contact for pharmacies regarding medication issues.
• Attend planning meetings to provide necessary medical information.
• Ensure individuals’ healthcare needs are considered in all aspects of planning.
• Advocate for individuals’ health‑care needs.
• Maintain lines of communication with team members to address any health‑related issues.
• On‑call responsibilities for assessment of medical issues as needed.
• Review hospital discharge instructions and ensure changes are completed to ensure safety.
• All other duties as required by the Director of Incident Management and Quality Assurance.

• Must hold a Practical Nurse license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum three years of nursing experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to perform general office work including writing, typing, filing, phone use and communication.
• Can travel to program sites and meetings.

Must be able to sit and stand for long periods and include physical activities such as lifting.

The company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) and PTO plan for qualifying employees.

Community Interactions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Drug Free Workplace Act.