Lead LPN

ViaQuest; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, dental, disability &

401k

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest is seeking a licensed LPN in Columbus, OH for a full-time role with some travel. Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, health status assessments, and secure handling of supplies.

supervisory experience may be preferred, with a strong emphasis on communication and customer service. Benefits include paid training, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401k plan, paid time off, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited LPN program and be licensed as LPN.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Supervisory or management experience may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses, notifying MD as needed.
• Administer treatments (topical, ear, eye, enemas, tube feedings) and monitor effectiveness.
• Assess health status, monitor vital signs, and follow up on health concerns.
• Ensure medications and supplies are secured and locked when unattended.
• Document medications, MAR/TAR, narcotic counts, and nursing notes.
• Oversee proper administration by employees under delegated nursing.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Decision-making

Time management

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.

About ViaQuest Residential Services

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