Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization believes every person has the right to live well and everyone deserves a fulfilling career. This role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate daily. This is a fantastic role to continue a nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. The position 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 an emotional or behavioral disability. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, aiming to help people live full, more independent lives by providing quality services and individualized supports, regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. This mission has been ongoing for more than 50 years, with 40,000 team members innovating and enhancing care for 50,000 individuals across 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.
Benefits
- Welcome Bonus: $3000
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
