Licensed Practical Nurse, Residential
Goodwill of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO
•$30 - $32•Hybrid
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Residential will provide health services, training, and oversight to the Residential Program.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Colorado State Board.
- One (1) to three (3) years’ experience as an LPN, preferably in rehabilitation or occupational health settings is preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the demonstrated ability to address small and large groups.
- Ability to work effectively with varied groups of people including persons with developmental and other disabilities and disadvantages.
- Good working knowledge of medical conditions, terms, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate and conduct self with a high level of professionalism, work independently, and demonstrate flexibility, good judgment, and decision-making and organization skills.
- Demonstrate initiative, be detailed oriented and able to perform a variety of tasks.
- Maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation and be committed to keeping confidentiality.
- Ability to drive for company business.
- At least 21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation).
- At least 25 years of age for all passenger transportation services.
- At least 25 years of age for CDL.
- Undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check.
- Disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years).
- Must have valid Colorado State driver license.
- Must be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.
- If using personal vehicle for company business, must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably in rehabilitation or occupational health settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial assessments of all new Residential Services participants.
- Make visits to individual homes as needed.
- Correspond with Doctors regarding special concerns and medication changes.
- Conduct home visits for medically fragile clients to ensure compliance.
- Function in an “on-call” capacity for Residential Services.
- Provide training and consultation to all host home providers.
- Provide delegation and oversight for medication administration.
- Provide delegation and oversight for care of gastrostomy tubes once training has been received.
- Work with the Residential Services staff to maintain accurate medical files for all Goodwill of Colorado Residential Services clients.
- Review medication charts monthly.
- Obtain Doctor’s orders.
- Communicate with the pharmacy and afterhours access if needed.
- Schedule and interpret medical assessments.
- Create appropriate protocols from assessments.
Benefits
- Daily Pay
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary supplemental benefit offerings
- Paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
- Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
