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LPN NURSING COORDINATOR
Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Allentown, and Northeast Pennsylvania Region Full-Time, Hourly $30.58 per hour $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Travel Required Between Residential Sites Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves access to safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse who wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As an LPN Nursing Coordinator, you will help ensure individuals receive timely medical care, accurate health documentation, safe medication support, and coordinated healthcare services. This is a regional, community-based position that requires travel between residential homes throughout the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Allentown, and Northeast Pennsylvania region. Responsibilities are performed within the LPN scope of practice and applicable nursing supervision requirements. About Resources for Human Development Resources for Human Development provides person-centered human services designed to support individuals in achieving greater independence, wellness, and success. Our Pennsylvania Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programs provide residential and community-based services that promote individual choice, dignity, safety, and quality of life. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits
- $30.58 per hour
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid training
Career Growth & Development
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Experience supporting multiple residential programs
- Collaboration with nursing, clinical, and operational leadership
- Opportunities across multiple service lines
Meaningful Work That Matters
- Support the health and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Promote safe medication practices and quality healthcare coordination
- Educate and support residential staff
- Help individuals access timely and appropriate medical care
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization
What You’ll Do
As an LPN Nursing Coordinator, you will:
- Coordinate healthcare services with individuals, families, representatives, healthcare providers, Supports Coordinators, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings, case conferences, and healthcare planning activities.
- Conduct regular visits to assigned residential homes throughout the region.
- Review health records and available Health Risk Screening Tool information to identify elevated medical needs.
- Observe changes in an individual’s health and escalate concerns to the Director of Nursing or another appropriate licensed provider.
- Perform nursing observations, assessments, and triage within the authorized LPN scope of practice and required supervision.
- Attend medical appointments when needed to support communication, clarify documented orders, and educate staff about follow-up requirements.
- Track annual, initial, and follow-up medical appointments.
- Identify and communicate missed appointments, refusals, barriers to care, and overdue medical services.
- Coordinate with hospital case managers during admissions and discharges.
- Participate in discharge planning and help ensure timely post-discharge follow-up.
- Maintain applicable healthcare consents, releases, advance directives, and durable healthcare power of attorney records.
Medication Management and Documentation
- Review medication administration records and electronic medication administration records for accuracy, omissions, and discrepancies.
- Communicate medication concerns promptly and support corrective actions.
- Coordinate with prescribers, pharmacies, Program Specialists, and residential teams regarding medication changes, reconciliations, orders, and discharge instructions.
- Monitor and report medication errors.
- Partner with Incident Management and training staff on investigations, education, follow-up, and prevention.
- Review and maintain medical books and electronic health records.
- Ensure Lifetime Medical Histories are updated annually and when changes occur.
- Monitor medication storage, administration documentation, and related safety requirements.
- Escalate unsafe conditions, documentation concerns, and noncompliance.
Clinical Auditing, Compliance, and Quality
- Conduct scheduled medical record and home-based audits.
- Review medical orders, appointments, emergency protocols, equipment, medication records, and required healthcare documentation.
- Document audit findings and identify the individuals responsible for completing corrective actions.
- Follow up with Residential Managers and regional leadership regarding corrective action plans.
- Escalate unresolved clinical questions and high-risk concerns to the Director of Nursing.
- Participate in quarterly medication audits, health-risk reviews, and quality-improvement activities.
- Collect and report trends involving medication errors, medical follow-up, and health outcomes.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready records.
- Support compliance with applicable nursing, privacy, safety, licensing, and organizational requirements.
Staff Training and Collaboration
- Provide or coordinate staff training on approved medical protocols, medications, diabetes care, seizure management, medical equipment, documentation, and individual-specific healthcare needs.
- Serve as a medication administration trainer when appropriately qualified and authorized.
- Monitor the completion of required annual training and practicums.
- Provide residential managers and direct support staff with timely guidance regarding medical procedures and documentation.
- Participate in scheduled nursing and operations meetings.
- Communicate overdue actions, clinical priorities, and health-related risks to nursing and regional leadership.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to address barriers affecting healthcare services.
- Provide after-hours medical guidance when assigned and in accordance with approved coverage and escalation procedures.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Collaborative
- Service-focused
- Comfortable working independently
- Confident providing staff education and guidance
- Committed to medication safety and quality care
- Comfortable traveling between residential sites
Qualifications
Required
- Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between residential programs.
- Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound ethical judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to complete all required employment screenings and training.
- Ability to work within the authorized LPN scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred
- At least one year of healthcare coordination experience.
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or similar populations.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs requirements.
- Experience with medication administration records, electronic health records, and clinical audits.
- Knowledge of healthcare documentation, medication safety, privacy standards, and residential services.
- Experience providing staff education or medication administration training.
Schedule and Travel
- Full-time, hourly position
- $30.58 per hour
- Travel between residential homes and program sites is required
- Primary service area includes the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Allentown, and the Northeast Pennsylvania region
- Work is performed in residential homes and office settings
- Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required based on operational needs
- After-hours medical guidance may be assigned according to approved coverage arrangements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel and work at multiple residential locations.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to perform essential job duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic systems.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to follow applicable OSHA, HIPAA, infection-prevention, and workplace safety procedures.
Apply Today Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives. If you are an LPN who is passionate about coordinating quality healthcare, promoting medication safety, educating staff, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and help ensure every individual receives the safe, respectful, and compassionate care they deserve. About Our Organization Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
