Lpn/Rn

Kcarc•Vincennes, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LPN will provide nursing service for all assigned participants. This role involves completing state wellness assessments, developing and overseeing wellness coordination plans, training direct support professionals, consulting with healthcare providers, and conducting regular participant visits. The LPN will also manage medication reviews, advise on nursing care, and assist with participant mobility and health education. Additionally, the role includes providing after-hours phone support, maintaining dietary documents, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Requirements

Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, valid driver’s license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage.
Maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds.
Establish effective working relationships.
Work independently and in a team environment.
Be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products (Computer literate).
Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
Be able to multitask effectively in a sometimes fast paced environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse with current Indiana license is required.
At least one-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
Current LPN License
Medication Administration: Core A and Core B
CPR/First Aid

Responsibilities

Complete State’s Wellness Assessment for assigned participants at state required intervals.
Develop, oversee and maintain assigned participants Wellness Coordination plan.
Train Direct Support Professionals as needed on physician orders, wellness needs and provide updated information about the participants wellness/health needs.
Consult with each participant’s health care providers as needed.
Provide weekly consultations and reviews for all assigned participants.
Provide face to face visits to each assigned participant as appropriate for the Wellness Tier.
Communicate with RN any wellness/risk changes that require updating in participants Wellness/Risk Plan.
Visit SFC participants monthly at the Family Caregiving site.
Record vital signs.
Review all medications and MAR.
Advise employees on proper nursing care and potential adverse reactions, interactions, allergies of prescribed medications.
Complete an examination for any assigned participant on a quarterly basis.
Make referrals to physician as needed.
Complete quarterly health assessment.
Train assigned group home participants and staff as needed in areas of how to care for health needs/conditions, personal hygiene, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
Promote health and wellness and take steps to address problems before they become serious.
Review all Medical Information Forms MIF’s for changes in physicians’ orders.
Ensure all changes are implemented.
Assist in maintaining the EMAR.
Provide health care coordination to participants that do not have Wellness Coordination and visits to evaluate each group home individual’s physical status as needed.
Provide direct nursing care when appropriate.
Teach Core A, Core B and other Health Services classes.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting participants into and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Carry designated phone to provide continuous after-hours phone support to direct care employees on a rotating basis.
Back-up for Pharmacy Specialist.
Maintain, review, and update all dietary documents.
Work under the direction of the RN or consulting physician for clinical/medical matters.
Administer medications as directed.
Model and maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork at all times, including when dealing with individuals from outside agencies.
Provide and maintain open lines of communication, and good relationships, with all employees at assigned facilities and administrative support employees through phone, e-mail, memos or other professional means.
Perform duties as required to meet state regulations in the discharge of duties.
All other duties deemed necessary.
Additional hours if needed are mandatory.