Developmental Disabilities LPN

ViaQuest; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits package (medical, vision

401k

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

ViaQuest in Madison, OH is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in our facilities. Primary duties include medication administration, treatments, vital signs, and ensuring secure storage of medications.

The role requires accurate nursing documentation and collaboration with the care team. Applicants should have an accredited LPN program credential and active LPN license, with experience in developmental disabilities and strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program and licensed as LPN.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Supervisory or management experience may be preferred.
• Displays strong communication, decision-making and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administration of prescribed medications to individuals, monitoring response and notifying MD as needed.
• Administration of treatments (topical, ear, eye, enemas, tube feedings, first aid) and monitor response.
• Assess and monitor health status including vital signs.
• Follow through on health-related concerns relayed by team members.
• Ensure unattended medication/treatment supplies/carts are locked and secured.
• Use nursing judgment to assess condition and initiate care.
• Document medications administration, MAR/TAR, narcotic counts.
• Oversee proper administration by employees (delegated nursing).
• Complete nursing notes by end of shift.

Skills

LPN license

Developmental disabilities experience

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Decision making

Supervisory experience

Education

LPN program accreditation

Licensed LPN

Job description

Position:Developmental Disabilities LPN

Location: Madison, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:42406

# of Openings:1

Developmental Disabilities LPN

At ViaQuest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our intermediate care facilities (ICF). Make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

Responsibilities may include:

• Administration of prescribed medications to individuals, monitoring of response and initiate MD notification as needed.
• Administration of treatments, i.e., topical, ear, eye, enemas, tube feedings, first aid care and monitors individuals' response for effectiveness.
• Assess and monitor individuals to determine health status, including vital signs.
• Follow through on any health-related concern relayed by other employees/team members in a timely manner.
• Ensure that any unattended medication/treatment supplies/carts are locked and secured.
• Utilizes nursing judgment by accurately assessing the individuals’ condition and initiating necessary care/treatment.
• Document administration of medications, signs and initials MAR/TAR, narcotic count records, etc.
• Oversee proper administration of any medications and/or treatments given by employees, as applicable (delegated nursing).
• Complete needed entries in nursing notes by the end of the shift.

Requirements for this position include:

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program and currently licensed as LPN.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Supervisory or management experience may be preferred.
• Displays strong communication skills and possess excellent decision-making and time-management skills.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid-time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.

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