Impact Life is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the clinical and care coordination components of our growing rural health services in Sussex County.
Working closely with the Nurse Practitioner and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN will support participant health needs, health education, medication support, clinical follow-up, and coordination between healthcare, behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery support, and community services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services within the LPN scope of practice and under appropriate clinical supervision.
- Obtain and document vital signs, health histories, medication information, and other clinical information.
- Support the Nurse Practitioner in coordinating participant healthcare needs.
- Provide health and medication education within scope of practice.
- Support medication reconciliation, adherence, and follow-up as directed by the prescribing provider.
- Assist participants with medical appointments, laboratory testing, referrals, and other healthcare needs.
- Identify barriers to accessing or remaining engaged in healthcare and communicate those needs to the team.
- Coordinate with behavioral health, treatment, peer recovery, and community-based staff.
- Support transitions between healthcare, treatment, recovery, and community settings.
- Follow up with participants following medical visits, referrals, hospitalizations, or other transitions as directed.
- Communicate changes in health status or clinical concerns to the appropriate provider.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care coordination, quality improvement, and program activities.
Requirements
- Current Delaware LPN license or eligibility for Delaware licensure.
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, primary care, community health, or another community-based healthcare setting.
- Experience working with individuals with complex medical, behavioral health, or social needs.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder, MOUD, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
Impact Life offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Wellness resources