Lead LPN

ViaQuest • Columbus, OH

10d • $29 - $30

About The Position

ViaQuest Healthcare Central provides support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities (ICF). The Lead LPN provides nursing care and oversees delegated medication and treatment administration. The role is full-time, pays $29 to $30 per hour, and requires some travel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN license.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications, monitor individuals’ responses, and notify physicians as needed.
• Administer treatments, including topical treatments, ear and eye care, enemas, tube feedings, and first aid, and monitor responses for effectiveness.
• Assess and monitor individuals’ health status, including vital signs.
• Respond in a timely manner to health-related concerns relayed by employees or team members.
• Ensure unattended medications, treatment supplies, and carts are locked and secured.
• Use nursing judgment to assess individuals’ conditions and initiate necessary care or treatment.
• Document medication administration and complete required records, including MAR/TAR entries, initials, and narcotic count records.
• Oversee employees’ administration of medications and treatments when applicable through delegated nursing.
• Complete required nursing-note entries by the end of the shift.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees, including medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree