08-123-LPN

CRi - Community Residences, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

403(b) retirement fund

Life insurance

Job summary

CRi - Community Residences, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Northern, VA team. The ideal candidate will provide quality skilled nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. Responsibilities include supervising Direct Support Professionals, performing nursing assessments, and collaborating with a team to ensure care. Ideal candidates should have a valid LPN license in Virginia and at least two years of nursing experience. Benefits include health insurance options and a 403(b) retirement fund for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia or in a participating state in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Have two (2) years of current nursing experience.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality skilled nursing care in accordance with physician's orders and regulations.
• Supervise and train Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate services.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Training and supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Overview

Real Heroes Work Here! CRi is a non-profit agency that provides quality services to help empower individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live independently and with the highest possible quality of life. Our main office is located in Chantilly, VA and we provide services throughout the DMV area.

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Northern, VA team. We are seeking an experienced LPN to provide quality skilled nursing care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities that live in their own homes in accordance to the physician’s orders and state/federal regulations. Provide supervision and training to the Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the healthcare needs of the individuals. The LPNs will work alongside the interdisciplinary team in planning and service provision and in coordinating services with family members. The LPNs are also responsible for performing nursing assessments and emergency care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality skilled nursing care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their homes in accordance with physician’s orders and regulations.
• Supervise and train Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate services with family members.
• Perform nursing assessments and provide emergency care as needed.

Qualifications

• Be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia or in a participating state in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Have two (2) years of current nursing experience.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ID/DD population.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to perform nursing services for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated comprehensive nursing skills and skills in the use of standard medical equipment.
• Written and verbal communication skills for documentation and communication with families, community providers and team members.
• Ability to work independently to complete reports and document pertinent information in medical records using the Electronic Medical Record.
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, running, and lifting non-ambulatory individuals.

Benefits

CRi offers company-paid benefits including health insurance options, 403(b) retirement fund and life insurance for benefits-eligible employees.