Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full/Part-time and as-needed schedules

Full compensation/benefits package for

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee referral program bonus

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in Coralville, IA. You will provide nursing services and supports, administer medications, and help implement health plans for individuals with diverse medical and behavioral needs.

You will train staff, coordinate care with physicians and external providers, and advocate for residents to ensure consistent, high-quality care. Competitive schedule and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field (or state certificate).
• One year of experience in a nursing capacity with the population served.
• Current LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence.
• Driver's license, car registration and auto insurance.
• Certifications as required by state licensing (CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS, BBP, ACT).
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services.
• Administer medications and document, oversee staff administering medications.
• Provide physician-directed medical treatment and personal care services.
• Assess and implement health care services in ISP plans; respond to condition changes.
• Train staff on precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Coordinate with medical providers and external agencies for consistent care.
• Provide training on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Staff training

Liaison with medical providers

Family communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

LPN/LVN license

CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS, BBP, ACT trainings

Job description

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have high-impact work by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability.

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.

• Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.

• Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.

• Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.

• Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.

• Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.

• Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate

• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity

• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence

• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance

• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.

• Starting rate is $31.00 per hour.

• Schedule is M-F 6a-2p rotate weeks/weekends OC.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.

• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

We have a rewarding work environment for you – come join our team –

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.