LPN

Description

Job title

LPN

Reports to

Program Director

RHD's Stepping Stones is looking for an LPN! Full Time at 32 hours per week.

SIGN ON BONUS OF $3000 AND RETENTION BONUS OF $3000 AVAILABLE!!!!

• of approved amount paid at successful completion of 90 days employment, of approved amount paid at 180 days of successful employment*
• The sign on bonuses pro-rated for Part Time positions being filled. (i.e. 20 hrs/week =50% of the above)
• On Call staff who take a full-time position are eligible for the above

This is a position in RHD's Stepping Stones Long-Term Partial Hospital Program serving children ages 6 to 11 from the Philadelphia area with significant behavioral, emotional & traumatic histories. The program is a behavioral health program that offers individual, group and family therapy, medication management with the Child Psychiatrist, as well as functioning as the child's educational setting with classroom instruction with up to 4 hours per day. We work closely with the Philadelphia School District & neighborhood schools. The program follows a modified schedule according to the Philadelphia School District for vacation and holidays and includes a seven week therapeutic summer program.

Who We Are

We are a DIFFERENT kind of company!

As employee of RHD, your ideas, thoughts, and experience will be valued. RHD emphasizes group decision-making and multi-level thinking, so that staff has maximum authority, creativity, freedom, and support to help meet the needs of the people we serve, without the cumbersome centralized bureaucracy.

What We Offer You:

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities
• Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Employee Assistant Program
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!

What You'll Love About RHD:

• Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve
• Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees' mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics
• Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Come GROW with us! Learn more about RHD at www.rhd.org!

Position Summary

The primary role of a LPN is the oversight, coordination and direct intervention of any and all health-related issues directly or indirectly related to any and all participants of the program.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Maintains nursing documentation and medication records
• Assists residents in learning about their medications; assures that medications are taken as physician ordered and recorded in electronic MAR
• Provides nursing care including, but not limited to, wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, etc
• Assesses residents' health and emotional needs
• Communicates with other members of the nursing and program staff; communicates serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director
• Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not talking about residents in public areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license
• Must be CPR certified
• A valid driver's license is required
• FBI and state background clearances are required
• Child Abuse Clearances are required

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Unit Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

RHD's vaccine requirements for the Corporate Office located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue; Suite 126, Building A. Philadelphia, PA:

The Corporate Office is not a service location. Therefore, RHD has determined that vaccinations are not required to work out of or to visit the office. As a reminder and as stated in prior communication, vaccinations are required for those who visit or work in Philadelphia programs and/or service locations