Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 12:00p – 8:00p, Monday through Thursday and Fridays, 7a-3p
Location: Broomall, PA
Pay: $40/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and attentive Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide 1:1 care for a 32-year-old female with complex medical and behavioral needs. The nurse will provide direct support, medication administration, and continuous supervision to ensure safety and well-being.

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and comfortable working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and seizure disorders.

Client Summary

• 32-year-old female

• Diagnoses include:

  • Moderate Intellectual Disability (ID)

  • Intractable Mixed Seizure Disorder

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Verbal with limited vocabulary

• Ambulatory

• Typically sleeps through the night without concerns

• Sleep should not be interrupted, as disruption may trigger seizures

• Seizures are unpredictable and most commonly occur overnight or early morning

• Requires within arm’s reach supervision at all times for safety

• Seizure protocol in place from University of Pennsylvania Neurology

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 nursing supervision and care

• Take vital signs prior to medication administration

• Administer medications at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM

• Monitor for seizure activity and follow established seizure protocol

• Evaluate client status after seizure activity

• Administer rescue medication per seizure protocol when required

• Complete seizure logs and incident reports

• Maintain daily nursing documentation

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including:

  • Meal preparation

  • Feeding assistance

  • Toileting

  • Personal care

• Ensure the client’s safety and well-being at all times

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in [State]

• Experience with seizure disorders preferred

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred

• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Additional Information

• Training will be provided on the client's specific seizure protocol

• Nurse must maintain close supervision and situational awareness at all times

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE