Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Penrose Place

PENROSE PLACE LTSR

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Penrose Place

Medication management, resident health support, and care coordination

$35.00 per hour

All Shifts (Full time, part time & weekends)

2401 Penrose Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides psychiatric and medical nursing support to residents of Penrose Place, a 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence. Working within the LPN scope of practice, you will administer medications and treatments, monitor changes in condition, coordinate care, and help residents understand and manage their health needs.

What you'll do

• Assess and monitor residents' physical and behavioral health status, including vital signs, symptoms, medication response, and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and maintain accurate medication administration records and nursing progress notes.
• Communicate medical or psychiatric concerns to the appropriate nurse, physician, prescriber, or program leader and follow through on instructions.
• Coordinate outside medical appointments, testing, follow-up, transportation, and communication with providers and the treatment team.
• Provide resident and staff education regarding medications, side effects, hygiene, nutrition, first aid, health maintenance, and self-management.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies within scope and participate in treatment-team meetings, quality reviews, and required training.

What you'll bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Pennsylvania Practical Nurse license.
• Experience supporting adults with serious mental illness; residential behavioral health experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of medication administration, health assessment, clinical documentation, crisis response, infection control, and resident education within the LPN scope of practice.
• Clear communication, sound clinical judgment, strong organization, and the ability to recognize and escalate changes in condition.

What CATCH offers

• Meaningful work in a small, team-based residential program.
• Job-related orientation, training, and ongoing support.
• Benefits are based on employment status and may include medical, dental and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; life and disability benefits; a 403(b) plan; tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program resources; and CATCH Fitness Center access.

Conditions of employment

Following a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete the job-related background checks, clearances, credential verifications, and health requirements for the position. Required credentials and clearances must remain current.

CATCH, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees as required by law.