Community Licensed Practical Nurse

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Sedalia, MO

9d•$26 - $0

About The Position

The Community Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) promotes the physical and mental health of individuals in an ISL setting by applying nursing processes according to each person’s needs and the scope of practical nursing. Services may include Professional Assessment and Monitoring Services (PAMS), depending on individuals’ health requirements. The role provides nursing care, staff training, health coordination, and quality assurance, while documenting services in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and Department of Mental Health requirements. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, in Pettis County, Sedalia, Missouri; shifts vary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Valid LPN registration in Missouri or a compact licensure state.
Professional CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
Prior field experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Caring and compassionate approach and interest in helping others succeed.
Comfort learning proprietary software; computer literacy and experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational abilities and professional, courteous business communication.
Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to follow directions and document electronically in proprietary systems.
Reliability, respectfulness, professionalism, responsibility, and a person-centered, policy-supportive approach.
Ability to lift, position, or transfer more than 50 pounds regularly, including safely assisting an adult to the ground to perform CPR.
Ability to continuously push and pull 100–125 pounds of pressure over extended periods and kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods as required for CPR.
Ability to lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, and sit or stand repetitively for intermittent extended periods.
Ability to type on a keyboard for extended periods and view a computer or other electronic screen intermittently.
Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Provide basic preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care and document outcomes.
Work with the Community RN to provide individual-specific nursing delegations and training to direct support staff in ISL programs.
Perform independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Provide Level 1 Medication Administration training to direct support staff.
Communicate with LPNs, support professionals, the Professional Manager, Community RN, and Program Director; attend ISL program meetings as needed.
Document services in accordance with agency policy and Medicaid and Department of Mental Health certification and contractual requirements.
Treat individuals with concern and empathy, and respect their confidentiality and privacy.
Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure programs provide quality medical care.
Assist the Community RN with timely responses to CIMOR, HRST, and APTS referrals.
Answer and refer telephone calls and other inquiries to support accurate, timely communication.
Participate in an on-call rotation with other nursing staff.
Assess individuals within seven days after discharge from a hospitalization or emergency room visit, including a skin assessment.
Develop plans to meet individuals’ medical and health care needs, including medical follow-up, nursing delegations, lab work coordination and review, coordination with clinics and other providers, health and nutrition review and teaching, and staff training.
Follow up on health-related concerns identified by the Department of Mental Health RN.
Present a positive image and attitude when representing CVA/CHS.
Perform other duties as assigned.