Licensed Practical Nurse 5PM-8PM M-F

Lowe's Guardian Angel•Riverdale, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Lowe’s Guardian Angel is a family-owned, minority-owned small business serving individuals with disabilities in the Southeast. Its mission is to help individuals with disabilities live their best lives through compassionate, competent, person-centered care. Under the direction of the Nursing Director, the Licensed Practical Nurse coordinates medical care and provides clinical oversight for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or dual diagnoses in residential and day-support settings. The LPN oversees medical documentation, monitors the quality and continuity of medical services, and coordinates with direct-care staff who provide medical-related services and assistance. The role requires clinical judgment, organization, accurate documentation, and knowledge of DBHDD standards. This is a part-time, in-person position scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Travel to appointments may be required.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Georgia.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Strong clinical documentation, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with program leadership and direct-care staff.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance when travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or dual diagnoses.
Knowledge of DBHDD standards, HRST, MAR documentation, medication management, and clinical auditing.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote individuals’ health, safety, and overall well-being.
Participate in pre-admission processes and evaluate new referrals; complete nursing assessments for newly admitted individuals as assigned.
Collaborate with medical providers, family members, legal representatives, guardians, and other care-team members to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
Identify and prioritize health concerns and intervene appropriately during urgent or crisis situations.
Complete accurate and timely progress notes documenting nursing services and interventions.
Establish and supervise general medical triage procedures for residential programs.
Coordinate medical appointments, hospital visits, emergency-room care, and follow-up services, including transportation when required.
Submit a monthly calendar of medical appointments and in-home nursing services for CRA programs to the Nursing Director.
Attend ISP and SIS meetings as assigned and assist with new-individual intake and transition processes.
Educate, train, and monitor staff to ensure medical services identified in ISPs, BSPs, and other clinical assessments are carried out accurately and on time.
Assess individuals’ health status and facilitate timely interventions and referrals to healthcare providers.
Update HRST reports at least 90 days before an individual’s birthday and when significant physical, mental-health, or medication changes occur; submit completed documentation to program management.
Receive, authenticate, and document medications and medication orders.
Conduct at least monthly medical audits and audit MARs for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor appointments and follow-ups, laboratory results, vital signs, blood pressure, weight, bowel-management protocols, medication supplies, and other prescribed health interventions.
Monitor medication storage, security, handling, and disposal, and ensure staff follow medication-administration and self-administration assistance procedures.
Review records monthly for laboratory reports and appropriate follow-up; follow medication-reconciliation protocols for new, changed, and existing orders.
Prepare quarterly infection-control reports and submit required nursing, medical, compliance, and quality-assurance reports by established deadlines.
Provide or coordinate ongoing medical-management training for staff, including applicable SSAM and proxy-caregiver training, at least quarterly or as required.
Review and assist in developing corrective-action strategies for medical incidents, medication errors, documentation deficiencies, and other clinical concerns.
Participate in organizational committees as assigned, including potentially Quality Assurance, Human Rights, and Executive Team committees.
Meet continuing-education requirements established by DBHDD and Lowe’s Guardian Angel; maintain knowledge of DBHDD requirements related to physical healthcare and safety.
Promote continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance across residential and day-support programs.
Perform other nursing and clinical duties as assigned.