Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR)
Location: Quakertown, PA 18951
Company: Eagle Staffing Company (on behalf of our client)
Pay Rate: $36.78 per hour
Position Type: Per Diem / PRN / W2
Available Shifts: 7AM–7PM, 7PM–7AM, 11AM–7PM, 11PM–7AM
About the Facility
Our client provides a full range of mental and emotional health services within a residential setting of ten beds. Each participant receives individualized engagement and goal‑oriented support designed to enhance independence and overall well‑being. The Long‑Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program is built around policies and procedures that emphasize participant safety, clinical consistency, and person‑centered care.
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in the daily oversight, coordination, and direct intervention of all health‑related needs affecting program participants. This position supports both physical and emotional health within a collaborative team environment, ensuring all residents receive compassionate, high‑quality care in accordance with physician orders and program standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation and medication records.
- Educate residents about their medications and ensure compliance with physician orders, documenting all administration in the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR).
- Provide comprehensive nursing care, including wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, and other clinical interventions as needed.
- Conduct health and emotional assessments to identify emerging needs and make recommendations for care adjustments.
- Communicate effectively with other nursing, clinical, and program staff to ensure continuity of care; promptly report significant issues to the Nurse Manager and Program Director.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, avoiding discussions about residents in public or non‑private settings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the program.
Qualifications
- Current and valid Pennsylvania LPN license required.
- Hepatitis B Titer (within 1 year)
- Current physical (within 6 months)
- 2-step TB (within a 1 year)
- BLS
- PA Criminal Clearance (within 1 year)
- Previous experience in mental health, residential, or rehabilitation settings preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Compassionate, patient‑focused approach with an understanding of diverse emotional and behavioral needs.
Physical and Lifting Requirements
- Medium Work: Exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally, 20lbs. frequently, and 10lbs. constantly to move objects or assist residents as needed.
Position Details
This is a PRN (per diem) opportunity offering flexible scheduling. Candidates may select preferred shifts based on availability. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and supportive work environment focused on resident success and clinical excellence.