LVN​/LPN

Overview

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client’s health status, assisting the RN and physician in treatments, and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.

• Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor.
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed.
• Assists in medical/health appointments as needed.
• Provides direct nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, in accordance with the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan.
• Takes and records vital signs, weights wound measurements, etc.; identifies trends outside of parameters and communicates them to RN/physician.
• Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the team in a timely manner.
• Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment.
• Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered per the six “rights” of medication administration and documents client’s response and any side effects.
• Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews.
• Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician; disposes of unused medication per policy.
• Assures that monthly Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) are accurately transcribed in each individual’s record.
• Checks the medication cabinet weekly to ensure medications are administered as ordered, documented on the MAR, and that missed medications are documented; follows up as required.
• Returns completed medication cards at the end of each month, along with expired and unused medications as applicable.
• Checks program/service areas at least monthly to ensure the necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in ample supply.
• Reports client illness, potential communicable diseases or infections, and works closely with RN, direct care staff, other programmatic and health care professionals, and family to maintain a safe environment for clients and staff; implements isolation precautions as needed.
• Ensures health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely per company and state requirements.
• Provides supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care and services and reports any changes.
• Completes a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems on assigned individuals per program requirements; refers to physician any assessment findings needing further review.
• Ensures incidents are recorded, the individual is safe, receives required medical care, and communicates to RN, operations leadership in a timely manner.
• Participates in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as assigned; participates in on-call duties to ensure weekend and after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served (participates in on-call rotation as assigned).
• Participates in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT/PDP); transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related reports.
• Work hours may vary – weekends and evening shifts/visits may be required.

• Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• At least 6 months of direct nursing experience.
• Experience providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, or related disorders preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by Res Care’s vehicle policy.
• Ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.

Res Care Community Living, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high‑quality services, including community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in‑home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

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USD $35.00 / Hour