Licensed Practical Nurse

Description HAVAR, Inc. is seeking a skilled LPN to provide quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to improving lives!

Medication Administration Oversight

• Working with Company RN, ensure compliance and oversite with applicable medication administration rules
• In home sites, review medication administration and treatment records and monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with physician’s orders.
• Assist RN with maintaining accuracy of physicians’ orders.
• Monitor medication storage, labeling, and proper disposal of obsolete or outdated medications.
• Familiarity with Department of Developmental Disabilities rules preferred but not required.
• Assess individuals’ health status and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Review medication error reports and assist in development of prevention plans.
• May be called upon to coordinate, or assist with, medical appointments. Training and Support
• Act as a resource for unlicensed direct care staff for clinical or medication questions and relevant procedures.
• Observe staff displaying medication administration skills and assist with staff training as needed.
• Supervised by an RN

Requirements

• LPN in good standing.
• Must have a valid driver's license and live in reasonable distance from Washington County.
• Must be able to pass a background check and pass a drug test
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Will be trained in the Department of Developmental Disabilities medication administration (categories 1, 2, and 3).
• Excellent documentation, organizational, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a team, and travel between service locations and respond to urgent health concerns.

Job Type and Compensation

• Part-time - 16 - 20 hours weekly with potential for more hours. Paid travel time and mileage between sites.
• Pay rate - $25.00 hourly