Developmental Disabilities LPN

ViaQuest; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package (medical, vision, etc

Employee discount program

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

ViaQuest Healthcare Central is hiring a licensed LPN for a full-time position on the 1st shift (Mon-Fri). You will administer medications and treatments, monitor patients, and document care promptly.

Strong communication and supervisory skills are desired to oversee nursing tasks and ensure safety and quality in our care facilities. Ideal candidates have an LPN license, experience with developmental disabilities, and a proven ability to manage time and coordinate with the team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor responses; notify MD as needed.
• Administer treatments and monitor effectiveness.
• Assess health status including vital signs.
• Ensure that unattended medication/treatment supplies/carts are locked and secured.
• Document MAR/TAR and narcotic count records; complete nursing notes by shift end.
• Oversee delegated nursing and supervise staff as applicable.
• Follow through on health-related concerns relayed by team members.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing supervision

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

A Great Opportunity/ M- F 1st Shift/ $26 ~ $28 per hour

At ViaQuest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our intermediate care facilities (ICF).

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.