Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of a registered nurse (“RN”) or a physician to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues and/or emotional or behavioral challenges in more than one site. Travels between multiple locations to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours. Depending on the program, sometimes required to be accessible after hours for consolation.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of an accredited LPN program
- One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
- Current state LPN License
- Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the Company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
- Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
- Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.
- Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Travels between multiple locations
Responsibilities
- Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
- Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan.
- Follows-up on all physician orders
- Monitors and ensures follow through on individual’s medical/dental appointments.
- Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; Acts as a liaison to pharmacy
- Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes
- Administers medication as required
- Oversees and monitors staff member who administer medication.
- Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
- Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
- Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Company policy.
- Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.
- Partners with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment.
- Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff members’ and individuals’ testing.
- Provides training to staff members including but not limited to medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.
- Provides training for individuals receiving services in topics including, but not limited to self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.
- May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments.
- Travels between multiple locations during work hours
- Provides support and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours
- May be required to be accessible after hours for consolation
- Participates in on-call system as needed.
- Performs other related duties and activities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
