Community Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Kirksville, MO

4d•$26

About The Position

Community Licensed Practical Nurse Sedalia, MO Pay starting at $26.00! The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy! POSITION SUMMARY The Community LPN promotes the physical and mental health of individuals by applying nursing processes to individuals in an ISL setting. Services are provided based on the unique needs of each individual, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing. Additionally, hours of service for Professional Assessment and Monitoring Services (PAMS) may be authorized based upon the health requirements of individuals supported.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with valid registration as an LPN in the state of Missouri, or a compact licensure state.
Professional Certification in CPR REQUIRED
Valid driver’s license
Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
Prior field experience of working with individuals with developmental disabilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet physical requirements.
Caring, compassionate with an interest in helping others succeed
Comfort with learning proprietary software
Computer literacy
Experience with MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
Organizational abilities
Professional and courteous business communication
Positive, collaborative attitude
Work independently and collaboratively
Able to follow directions
Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
Computer, and electronic communication comfortable
Organized
Person-centered
Policy-supportive
Reliable
Respectful and professional in communications
Responsible
Team player
Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly, including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR
Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR, as defined by the AHA
Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods, as per requirements of performing CPR
Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, sit or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods
Type on a keyboard for extended periods, and view a computer or other electronic screen for intermittent periods
Walk and/or stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
Work with the Community RN to provide individual specific training (nursing delegations) to direct support staff working in various ISL programs.
Perform independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards.
Provide Level 1 Medication Administration training to direct support staff.
Maintain communication with other LPN’s, Lead Support Professional, Assistant Lead Support Professional, Professional Manager, Community RN, and Program Director.
Attend monthly meetings for ISL programs as needed.
Documents services in accordance with agency policy and requirements associated with Medicaid an Department of Mental Health Certification and Contractual compliance.
Assist all individuals in our care with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Provide quality assurance checks to various programs to ensure quality medical care has been provided.
Assist Community RN in responding to all CIMOR, HRST and APTS referrals in a timely fashion.
Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated
Participates in on-call rotation with other nursing staff.
Conducts assessment of individuals within 7 days of discharge from hospitalization or ER visit, including skin assessment.
Develops plans to ensure that the medical and health care needs of individuals are met. This responsibility includes:
Ensuring appropriate medical follow-up.
Providing nursing delegations related to medical diagnosis, allergies, medication, diet and special emergency plans related to ongoing medical conditions.
Coordinating and reviewing lab work.
Coordinating care with clinics, outside physicians and hospitals.
Health and nutrition review and teaching.
Medication Administration and other Staff training as assigned.
Follows up on health-related concerns as identified by the Department of Mental Health RN.
Present a positive image and attitude when representing CVA/CHS