Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time

Company Summary

Beacon is a successful 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 Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

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.

Part‑Time; 25‑29 hours per week; roughly 10am‑3pm, Monday‑Friday

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Daily follow‑up to monitor all resident health concerns and regular in‑person follow‑up at assigned sites.
• Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the health care provider.
• Complete nursing assessments, diabetic foot assessments, AIMs 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 review medication counts and medication orders in accordance with level of health care needs.
• Assist with coordination of resident psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments as needed.
• Serve as an integral member of the care team and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when scheduled, proactively working with the team to overcome barriers to care such as treatment or medication refusal.
• Perform DMA and medical skills hands‑on training when applicable.
• Participate in medical on‑call rotation.
• Assist with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
• Assist in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.
• Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
• Audit the use of EHR and EMAR programs.
• Educate staff and individuals served regarding infection prevention, physical health, medication management, and medical skills including use of medical equipment.
• Act as a health care liaison and be responsive to families and guardians when health‑related questions or concerns arise.
• When needed, provide input, data, and summaries as part of the Infection Control Plan.
• Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adhere to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.

• Valid LPN license in the state of licensure.
• Two years’ previous experience preferred.
• Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal, and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

• General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
• Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to deescalate difficult situations.
• Proven ability to be able to provide care as needed.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language required.