Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time/Part Time/ PRN - Harrisburg, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PRN positions available for night shift (7pm - 7am) and day shift (7am - 7pm). We're not just behavioral health people—we're crisis people. Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope, and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we're finding better ways to do it every day.

Job Description

• Deliver comprehensive care to both youth and adults, focusing on the administration and documentation of medications, transcribing provider orders, and performing continuous assessments.
• Gather detailed data on behavioral and physical health, including substance use history, and accurately document observed behaviors and interventions.
• Educate individuals and their families about behavioral health diagnoses and medications during both admission and discharge to enhance treatment adherence and overall care outcomes.
• Contribute data for the Nursing Assessment, ongoing re-assessment, and health history under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Collaborate with the RN on the individual's care plan, reporting pertinent information such as blood glucose levels, CIWA/CINA scores, and breathalyzer results.
• Transcribe provider orders and administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with individuals to sign medication consent forms.
• Perform chart checks, sign off as a secondary verifier for prescribed medications, and ensure accurate medication reconciliation and storage.
• Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by providers.
• Accurately record all medications brought in by individuals.
• Assist Behavioral Health Specialists in managing the milieu and gathering information related to psychopharmacological and physiological needs for both youth and adults.
• Provide education on physical health, psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, and psychopharmacology to individuals, their families, and others involved in their care.
• Use appropriate verbal interventions to defuse potentially dangerous or out-of-control behaviors in both youth and adult populations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic intervention techniques, with a clear understanding of safety-related roles and responsibilities.
• Administer emergency medications as ordered during seclusion/restraint processes.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications and their applications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the team and individuals in care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Unrestricted licenses as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege.
• At least 2 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience.
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) or ability to obtain an NPI prior to the start date.
• Must pass background checks including Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• The company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the company's exemption process prior to their start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity for employees (and their families).
• CHS pays for basic life, AD&D, short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support for all employees (pool, part-time, and full-time).
• Online subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform.
• After 90 days, auto enrollment in the 401k Plan.

The standard hiring range for this position in Harrisburg, PA is $32.00 - $37.00 per hour. The exact compensation will be based on factors such as years of experience, competency, and skill level.

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance employer.

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.