Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and/or emotional or behavioral disabilities. The role monitors individuals’ health conditions and ensures quality services are provided. The nurse administers medications and documents their administration, oversees and monitors staff who administer medications, provides physician-prescribed medical treatment and personal care, conducts assessments, and implements health care services included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP). The role responds to changes in condition, trains staff in universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration, and serves as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional providers and external agencies to coordinate consistent care. The nurse also trains individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation. Full-time, part-time, and as-needed schedules are available. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with rotating weeks/weekends (OC). The starting rate is $31.00 per hour. A full compensation and benefits package is available to full-time employees.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing or a related field, or a state certificate.
- One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
- Current LPN or LVN license in the state of residence.
- Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
- Other certifications required by state licensing regulations, such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, individuals served, and families.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
- Administer medications and document administration; oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
- Provide medical treatment prescribed by physician’s orders and personal care services.
- Conduct assessments and implement health care services in each Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Respond to changes in individuals’ conditions.
- Train staff in universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
- Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional service providers.
- Coordinate services with external agencies to ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
- Train individuals served on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
Benefits
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.
- Nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
