Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide medical treatment and personal care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community-based setting. You will work under the direction of an RN or physician to deliver high-quality, mission-driven care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services
• Complete health assessments and provide input on health diagnoses to the RN or physician for development of nursing care plans
• Follow up on all physician orders and monitor individuals' medical and dental appointments
• Monitor and record medications in a timely manner; act as a liaison to pharmacy
• Review medication error forms, analyze errors, and make recommendations for procedural changes
• Administer medications as required
• Oversee and monitor staff who administer medication
• Conduct quality assurance checks on health care records
• Provide emergency coverage and care for individuals receiving services
• Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with organizational policy
• Work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients
• Administer, track, and maintain logs for staff and individual testing
• Provide training to staff on medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control
• Provide training to individuals on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation
• Coordinate, organize, and assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Transport individuals to planned and necessary activities and appointments
• Participate in on-call system as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

Schedule

• Day shift, various days Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• On-call for weekends and evenings as needed
• Full-time position

Compensation

• $23.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence
• Associate degree in nursing or related field, or state certificate
• One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity
• Valid driver's license held for at least one year (post-permit)
• Clean motor vehicle record meeting Sevita's insurability policy
• CPR/First Aid certification
• HIV/AIDS certification
• Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) certification
• ACT training

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues as part of job duties

Additional Requirements

• Travel as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation as determined on a case-by-case basis