Lead LPN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits package

Employee discount program

Paid time off

Referral bonus program

Job summary

ViaQuest Healthcare Central is hiring an LPN to provide nursing support in our intermediate care facilities. This full-time role requires medication administration, patient assessments, and timely communication with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited LPN program, currently licensed, with experience in developmental disabilities, and strong customer service and time-management skills. Supervisory experience may be preferred, and a benefits package is offered.

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

• Administration of prescribed medications to individuals, monitoring of response and initiates MD notification as needed.
• Administration of treatments (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 health-related concerns relayed by staff in a timely manner.
• Ensure unattended medication/treatment supplies/carts are locked and secured.
• Uses nursing judgment by 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 medications and/or treatments by staff (delegated nursing).
• Complete needed entries in nursing notes by end of shift.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Decision-making

Customer service

Leadership

Education

LPN license

LPN program graduate

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). Apply today and 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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