LPN Monday-Friday

Graceworks Enhanced Living•Wyoming, OH

22h

About The Position

Graceworks Enhanced Living is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for a group home serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The LPN monitors and meets residents’ health needs by evaluating their condition, maintaining health records, and consulting with physicians and staff. The position follows applicable federal, state, and county regulations and works toward established performance outcomes. The nurse provides or oversees medications and treatments, coordinates medical appointments, documents health changes and care, trains support staff on medical topics, and participates in individual health planning. The role also includes Gentle Teaching interactions, chart audits, onboarding new employees, and communicating with physicians, families, guardians, and other professionals. This is a Monday–Friday day-shift position, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Requirements

Current license to practice as an LPN in Ohio.
Current CPR/First Aid and Pharmacology cards.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Strong assessment skills and customer service skills.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or dual diagnosis in a residential setting.
Previous experience with the intellectual disabilities population.

Responsibilities

Visit residents regularly to evaluate their physical condition, discuss their needs and problems, and review health records and medication cards.
Meet medical-process performance thresholds and ensure residents who are ill or have clinic appointments do not attend school, workshops, work, or camp.
Schedule or delegate attendance at medical appointments and follow up on charting and recommendations.
Administer ordered medications and treatments, or verify they are given according to delegated nursing rules.
Supervise medication and treatment administration, laboratory work, menses, and seizure activity.
Conduct assigned active-treatment audits.
Take residents’ weight, vital signs, and height when assigned.
Document changes in behavior or health status, treatments, follow-up services, supervision, and care in nursing notes.
Complete quarterly nursing summaries for assigned residents.
Train staff on medical procedures, conditions, medications, disease management, and resident progress, and document the training.
Assist with resident care and training as prescribed in the IHP, and ensure critical health information is documented in the IHP.
Check P.O. and M.A.R. forms monthly for accuracy and order medications as needed.
Work with other consultants who provide services to residents.
Review the health requirements of newly admitted residents and assist the attending physician in planning their care.
Notify physicians of status changes in accordance with standard nursing practice.
Communicate residents’ medical status and related matters to the Home Manager and family or guardian through written reports or verbal communication.
Provide Gentle Teaching interactions and complete the five-hour Gentle Teaching course.
Observe and communicate with support staff to meet delegated nursing requirements.
Audit individual charts quarterly for accuracy and meet performance thresholds.
Complete mandatory training and participate in annual, quarterly, and special-team IHP meetings.
Follow organizational policies and procedures and federal and state laws concerning protected health information and technology use.
Contribute to customer-satisfaction performance thresholds.
Welcome and onboard new employees.
Perform other duties as directed.