Lead LPN

ViaQuest, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee discount program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for a full-time role in our healthcare facilities serving individuals with developmental disabilities. You will administer medications, monitor responses, and coordinate with the nursing team to ensure high-quality care.

The position features travel as needed, competitive hourly pay of $29–$30, comprehensive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for supervisory responsibilities for qualified candidates.

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 skills and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to individuals and monitor response; notify MD as needed.
• Administer treatments (topical, ear, eye, enemas, tube feedings) and monitor effectiveness.
• Assess health status, including vital signs.
• Follow up on health concerns relayed by the team in a timely manner.
• Ensure unattended medication/treatment supplies/carts are locked and secured.
• Document administration of medications; MAR/TAR; narcotic counts; nursing notes.
• Oversee delegated nursing and ensure end-of-shift entries are completed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

LPN license

Job description

A Great Opportunity /$29 to $30 per hour / Full Time/ Some Travel Required

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.

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