Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join our team at ResCare Community Living, where we provide support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disabilities.

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to individuals/consumers as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations.
• Act as a consultant to other departments to ensure optimum growth potential of developed programs and services.
• Regularly attend and actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Make recommendations for nursing objectives/criteria to address needs identified through comprehensive nursing assessment.
• Work closely with other health professionals/providers in planning, evaluating, and implementing programs and services to address the health needs of persons served.
• Complete nursing assignments within 30 days of admission and annually thereafter, including review of drug regime, physical exams, health status/condition, lab reports, immunizations, etc.
• Ensure the provisions of nursing/health services as outlined in state and federal regulations and divisional directives.
• Monitor individual health status through the provision of general nursing services as outlined/ordered.
• Administer and/or oversee medication/physical treatments as ordered by the physician and provide assessment of adverse effects/results.
• Report pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner.
• Arrange for and/or ensure completion of specialist, doctor, and follow-up appointments.
• Effectively manage and maintain nursing budget.
• Maintain and update nursing, pharmacy, infection control, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide in-service training in areas of health services, including required OSHA training for bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary education coursework to facilitate licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Knowledgeable of Individual Service Plans including understanding of clients' rights, health needs, and program implementation activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of USD $25.00 per hour.

About Our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living has 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. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services.