Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita•Saucier, MS

34d•Onsite

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have a large impact by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. This mission has been ongoing for more than 50 years, with 40,000 team members innovating and enhancing care for 50,000 individuals served all over the U.S.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of an accredited LPN program.
One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.
Current state LPN or LVN License.
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
Additional certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.
Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers.
Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.