Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

PharMerica • Harlingen, TX

403d • $48,006 - $48,006

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at BrightSpring Health Services involves providing routine nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on monitoring clients' health status, assisting in treatments, and ensuring effective communication with clients and their families. The LPN/LVN is responsible for administering medications, documenting health information, and coordinating care to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• Completion of a state approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate's degree, etc per state requirement)
• Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN, per state licensure requirements) in good standing
• CPR certification
• At least 2 years of direct nursing experience, with at least 6 months providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed
• Assists in medical/health appointments as needed
• Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician
• Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc.
• Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician
• Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner
• Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment
• Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered
• Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews
• Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician
• Checks the medication cabinet on a weekly basis to ensure medications are administered as ordered
• Reports client illness, potential communicable diseases or infections
• Ensures health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely
• Completes a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems on assigned individuals
• Provides supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care and services
• Participates in on-call duties to ensure weekend and after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served
• Participates in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as assigned
• Participates in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment
• Comprehensive training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees