LVN / LPN
About The Position
This nursing role provides nursing services, training, and supports for individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and/or emotional or behavioral disabilities. The nurse monitors individuals’ health conditions and helps ensure quality services. The position is scheduled Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a pay rate of $32 per hour. The role includes administering and documenting medications, overseeing staff who administer medications, providing prescribed medical treatments and personal care, conducting assessments, implementing health care services in Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and responding to changes in condition. The nurse also trains staff and individuals served, and coordinates care with medical providers, professional service providers, and external agencies.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing or a related field, or a state certificate.
- One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
- Current LPN or LVN license for the state of residence.
- Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
- Other certifications required by state licensing regulations, such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, individuals served, and families.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
- Administer and document medications, and oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
- Provide prescribed medical treatment according to physician’s orders and personal care services.
- Conduct assessments and implement health care services included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Respond to changes in individuals’ conditions.
- Train staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
- Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional service providers.
- Work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment.
- Train individuals served on topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
Benefits
- Full compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
