LVN
About The Position
Provide nursing services, training, and support to individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and/or emotional or behavioral disabilities. Monitor individuals’ health conditions and help ensure quality services. The role is at a 24-hour CARF facility and is listed as full-time, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule and a retention bonus. Responsibilities include administering medications and documenting administration, overseeing and monitoring staff who administer medications, providing physician-prescribed treatment and personal care, conducting assessments, incorporating health services into each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and responding to changes in condition. The nurse also trains staff and individuals served, advocates and coordinates care with medical providers and external agencies, and supports consistent treatment.
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 in 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 medications and document administration; oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
- Provide prescribed medical treatment according to physician’s orders and provide personal care services.
- Conduct assessments, implement health care services in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes in condition.
- 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 self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
Benefits
- Retention bonus.
- 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
