LPN - no weekends - day shift

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Do you enjoy providing great nursing care, knowing you are making a difference in people's lives? As LPN, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of a registered nurse or physician to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues, and / or emotional or behavioral challenges. You will travel between multiple locations and be accessible to staff at all locations during work hours.

Responsibilities include :

• Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals served
• Complete health assessments and provide input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan
• Follow-up on all physician orders and ensure follow-through on individual's medical / dental appointments
• Monitor, administer, and record medications promptly, acting as a liaison to pharmacy
• Review medication error forms, analyze errors, and make recommendations for procedural changes
• Conduct quality assurance checks on health care records
• Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company policy and all external guidelines
• Partner with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment
• Administer, track, and maintain log for testing of staff members and individuals
• Provide training to staff members on topics such as medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control
• Provide training for individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education / STD prevention, and smoking cessation
• On an as-needed basis, coordinate, organize, or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals to activities and appointments
• Participate in the on-call system as needed; may be required to be accessible after hours for emergency coverage

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