Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Sevita; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Off every other weekend

Casual dress - no uniforms

Consecutive days off

Small facility (20 clients)

Meds administration by nurse

Care coordination with physicians

Health assessments and ISP plans

No on-call

Job summary

ResCare Community Living, part of the Sevita family, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing services and supports for individuals with brain injury or developmental disabilities. You will monitor health, administer medications, and coordinate health care services within a small facility of about 20 clients.

You will train staff, develop health care plans, and liaise with physicians and external agencies to ensure consistent treatment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field; state certificate preferred.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience with the served population.
• Current LPN or LVN licensure in state of residence.
• Valid driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS, BBP, and ACT training certifications.
• Effective communication with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and oversee staff who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services.
• Assess needs and implement health care services in ISP.
• Coordinate with medical providers and external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Train staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Educate individuals served on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Current state LPN or LVN licensure

CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS, BBP, ACT training

Job description

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.

Perks

• 12 hour shifts- days 7am-7pm
• Off every other weekend
• No uniforms (can wear street clothes)
• Days off are consecutive (work Mon, Tues, Wed. OFF Thurs, Fri. Work Sat, Sun. OFF Mon, Tues, Wed. Work Thurs, Fri. OFF Sat, Sun)
• Small facility with only 20 clients
• Nurse will administer meds
• Coordinate physician and health care services for people served
• Conduct health care assessments and write health care plans (for assigned individuals only- typically 6-8 clients)
• NO on-call

Pay:$34.00
Sign-On-$2500

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 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.

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.