Developmental Disabilities LPN

ViaQuest; Ohio; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, dental, disability &

Job summary

ViaQuest in Ohio is seeking an LPN for a first shift, Monday through Friday, to provide licensed nursing care in our facilities serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, health assessments, and timely communication with the medical team.

Licensed LPN with healthcare experience in developmental disabilities is required; supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program and licensed to practice.
• Experience in the developmental disabilities field preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor response; notify MD as needed.
• Administer treatments (topical, eye/ear, enemas, tube feedings) and monitor effectiveness.
• Assess health status including vital signs and document findings.
• Follow up on health concerns relayed by team in a timely manner.
• Ensure medication/treatment supplies and carts are secured when unattended.
• Use nursing judgment to assess conditions and initiate care.
• Document medications, MAR/TAR, narcotic counts, and related entries.
• Supervise/oversee medication administration by staff as delegated (if applicable).
• Complete nursing notes and shift documentation before end of shift.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Education

LPN program graduate and licensed

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.