Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to accomplish tasks in combination with clinical supervision from the registered nurse and direction from the Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. Requires graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program and current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing. REPORTS TO: Regional Nursing Director SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Job Responsibilities: 1. Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 2. Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs or the people we support to the registered nurse 3. Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported 4. Document nursing care provided 5. Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable 6. Provide health related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations 7. Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations 8. Conduct medication closest assessments 9. Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned according to state regulations 10. Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician 11. Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team 12. Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program. 2. Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing. 3. Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR. 4. Possess credentials required by Federal or State law 5. Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families. 6. Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks. 7. Must be at least 18 years of age