Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Magnolia Community Services; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization located in Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide dedicated nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities. The candidate should possess a high school diploma, LPN certification, and relevant experience. Key responsibilities include administering medications, documenting health data, and attending medical appointments. The position can be full-time or part-time with an emphasis on teamwork and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working as an LPN preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Attendance at Mandatory Training & In-Services.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Administer medications and document health-related data.
• Attend off-campus doctors/hospital appointments as needed.
• Maintain current Nursing license and CPR certification.
• Respond to health care needs and emergencies.
• Coordinate with direct care staff on healthcare services and programs.
• Attend off-campus medical appointments as needed.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are stocked and functional.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to the physician and staff.
• Maintain a clean, professional work environment.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

CPR certification

Client communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Medication administration systems

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Main Campus, Group Homes

Reports To: Head of Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employee Status: Full-Time or Part-Time

Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts

Supervision Provided: None

Supervision Received: Head of Nursing, Executive Director

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

Provides nursing care to assigned individuals with developmental disabilities in their group homes, and in other client areas.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Work Experience: At least one year of experience working as an LPN preferred.
• Certification or License: Licensed Practical Nurse, CPR License, Current Louisiana Driver’s License, Current Automotive Insurance Coverage.
• Attendance at Mandatory Training & In-Services.
• Acceptable Driver’s Motor Vehicle Record required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides information to direct care staff relative to the implementation of clients’ healthcare services and programs.
• Documents all pertinent health-related data and follows up in accordance with company policy.
• Physically responds directly to all requests for health care services or situations in which a nurse is needed.
• Maintains current Nursing and CPR license.
• Administers medications and treatments as assigned in group homes.
• Administers medication and treatments to day clients as directed by the physician on the medication authorization form.
• Takes all necessary action as per written procedures to ensure timely completion of actions required by physician orders, inclusive of monitoring of medication side effects (labs, etc.).
• Responds and participates in all emergencies and emergency training activities such as current CPR, fire safety, evacuation, etc.
• Reports all health care needs of clients to physician for further evaluation and treatment.
• Communicates changes in clients Behavioral Management Medication and the reasons for these changes to direct care staff.
• Attends off-campus doctors/hospital appointments with clients as needed.
• Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are available and in good working condition.
• Notifies family members of injuries and acute illnesses.
• Administers medication and treatments and conducts training in self-medication administration if applicable.
• Collects specimens in accordance with physician orders and agency policy.
• Reports relevant information and/or unusual findings to DON.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Willingly accepts and performs other duties and assignments to meet the needs of individuals residing at Magnolia Community Services.
• Adheres to Nurse Act of Louisiana and Magnolia Community Services policies and procedures.
• Performs quarterly assessments.
• Attends to all ill clients during the day/night.
• Available for all shifts including weekends and holidays when needed, available as part of on-call after-hours rotation.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Understands and complies with Magnolia’s mission, vision, and values.
• Works as a team with other Nursing and Magnolia staff, stepping in to assist or transport other clients and staff as needed.
• Maintains a professional image as a representative of Magnolia.
• May need to evacuate with Magnolia clients and staff in emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• While performing duties, employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
• Employee frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee may be required to lift and/or transfer clients as an essential function of this job.
• Clients weighing over 100 lbs require a two-person lift or use of a lift system such as a Hoyer or Horcher system.
• Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.