Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse

Join our team at ResCare Community Living, where we have four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.

Job Description

• Plan and manage patient care according to each patient's needs.
• Interview patients and record their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provide routine care for patients.
• Provide 1:1 care for clients while following the client's plan of care and maintaining their dignity and independence.
• Monitor clients' vital statistics and report abnormal findings to the case manager and physician assessments.
• Perform medication administration, feedings, oxygen, and ostomy care as needed per the client's plan of care and provided assessments of results.
• Complete routines as established by other care professionals such as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist.
• Ensure infection control policies are maintained at all times, report possible communicable diseases or infections, and ensure the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures.
• Accurately document nursing actions of all care given and communicate with family, case manager, and physicians; document the progress and outcomes for established goals and inform physician, case manager, and families of changes in the client's medical condition and needs.
• Order supplies and medications as needed to ensure adequate amounts are on hand at all times.
• Ensure all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician.
• Monitor incidents involving individuals; ensure incident reports are completed timely and accurately, inform case managers, and examine the individual following the incident.
• Ensure all medical equipment is maintained and report faulty equipment to Durable Medical Equipment for repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Knowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needs.
• Proof of current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing from the state(s) of practice.
• CPR Certified.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion.
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions.
• Moderate amount of travel between facilities may be required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: USD $27.00 / Hour

Community Overview

Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.