Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

ResCare Community Living is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This role involves planning and managing patient care according to each patient's needs, ensuring that clients receive the highest quality of care while maintaining their dignity and independence.

Job Description

• Provide 1:1 care for clients always following the client's plan of care while maintaining the client's 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 provide 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, as well as 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, and inform case managers; examine the individual following the incident.
• Ensure all medical equipment is maintained and report faulty equipment to Durable Medical Equipment for repair.
• 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.

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, 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.

Salary Range

USD $30.00 - $30.60 / Hour