Compassionate LPN/LVN - Community Care with Full Benefits

Sevita; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ResCare Community Living, a part of Sevita, is seeking an LPN/LVN to join our team and provide nursing services, training, and supports to individuals with brain injury, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related conditions in home and community settings.

You will monitor health conditions, administer medications, document care, oversee staff administering meds, coordinate with external providers, and help individuals build skills for greater independence while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate.
• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence.
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each ISP, and respond to changes of condition.
• Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• Provide training for individuals served with topics including self‑medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Skills

Medication administration

Health monitoring

Staff training

Communication with staff and families

Advocacy with providers

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate

Current state LPN or LVN licensure

Job description

ResCare Community Living, a part of Sevita, is seeking an LPN/LVN to join our team and provide nursing services, training, and supports to individuals with brain injury, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related conditions in home and community settings.

You will monitor health conditions, administer medications, document care, oversee staff administering meds, coordinate with external providers, and help individuals build skills for greater independence while ensuring safety and