Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Referral program opportunities

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of Sevita, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services and supports in a community-based setting in Minneapolis, MN. This role offers varied, rewarding challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs.

You will monitor health conditions, administer medications, document treatments, conduct assessments for ISP plans, and train staff on universal precautions,

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field.
• One year of nursing experience with the target population.
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state.
• Valid driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• CPR/FA and additional state certifications as required.
• Strong communication with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and document treatments; supervise staff during med administration.
• Provide medical treatments per physician orders and personal care.
• Conduct ISP-related health assessments and respond to condition changes.
• Train staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Liaise with other medical and professional service providers.
• Educate individuals served on self-medication, treatments, and health topics.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety & compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR/FA certification

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

$27.36 per hour

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 large impact 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.
• 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 a graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current state LPN or LVN License.
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Additional 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.
• You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to the individuals we serve.

Why Join Us?

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