Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Trach & Vent Care

Agape's Way is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide specialized nursing care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a home and group home setting. This role focuses on residents requiring advanced respiratory and ventilator care, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with long-term residents while working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a home and group home environment providing direct care to medically complex residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role requires the ability to travel between assigned locations as needed and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans and physician orders
• Perform focused nursing assessments at the beginning of shifts and as needed
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition and report concerns appropriately
• Collect, document, and interpret vital signs and other health-related observations
• Assist in maintaining resident comfort, safety, and overall well-being
• Administer medications safely and accurately following the seven rights of medication administration
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Maintain accurate and timely Medication Administration Records (MARs)
• Report medication concerns or significant observations to the supervising nurse or physician promptly
• Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, physicians, support coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members
• Communicate changes in resident condition, incidents, or concerns effectively and professionally
• Participate in care planning meetings and assist with updates to individualized care plans
• Support continuity of care through strong communication with residents, caregivers, and families
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living as needed
• Support proper hygiene, grooming, feeding, and personal care while preserving resident dignity and independence
• Ensure dietary and physician-directed care instructions are followed appropriately
• Provide hands-on support and oversight to direct care staff when necessary
• Complete nursing documentation accurately and timely within the electronic health record system
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards
• Document changes in resident condition, interventions performed, and care provided
• Participate in quality assurance and compliance initiatives as directed
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff by following organizational safety protocols
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition
• Ensure emergency equipment and medical supplies are maintained and accessible
• Educate residents and caregivers on health, safety, and medication-related practices
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and individualized care needs
• Provide emotional support to residents and families
• Encourage resident involvement in care decisions and promote independence whenever possible

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Florida
• Nursing diploma or associate degree
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe
• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, ideally in home health, long-term care, or developmental disability services
• Experience working with medically complex residents
• Strong understanding of nursing practices, medication administration, and care coordination
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Compensation and Benefits

Agape's Way offers competitive compensation with potential eligibility for specialty pay differentials based on certifications and assigned coverage schedules. The organization provides a supportive and collaborative clinical environment with professional growth and leadership opportunities.