Licensed Practical Nurse LPN -BH Full Time

Association for Individual Development; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus

21 days paid time off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health benefits

401K with company contribution

Job summary

The Association for Individual Development is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to empower individuals in the community facing challenges. This full-time position requires experience in nursing, including collaboration with medical professionals and direct client care.

Benefits include a $1,000 sign-on bonus, 21 days of paid time off, and comprehensive health insurance. Candidates should hold a current Illinois State LPN license and possess effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous experience with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrates physical capacity to perform nursing responsibilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time nursing services under RN supervision.
• Complete client assessments using screening tools.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Effective communication skills

Ability to work flexible schedule

Physical assistance capabilities

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Illinois State LPN license

Tools

Electronic health records

Stethoscope

Blood pressure equipment

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – BH

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are seeking an LPN who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Level: Experienced. Location: Highland - Aurora, IL 60506. Position Type: Full‑time. Salary: $33.25 per hour. Shift: Day (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am–4:30 pm). Category: Health Care. Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of full‑time nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to meet the identified health care needs of a designated population of clients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, completes timely assessment(s) of the client’s health using various screening tools (e.g., TD screening, Depression, PHQ-9).
• Enters all required assessments and other clinical documentation into the computer (CX360) promptly, according to program requirements.
• Collaborates with client and RN as needed to assist in planning appropriate health services based upon client needs.
• Participates in staff meetings, providing input and ideas for improvements when available.
• Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality to scheduled work hours.

Implementation Skills

• Collaborates with physicians as needed.
• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, implements physician orders and/or facilitates the implementation of physician orders.
• Provides medication administration, monitoring, and/or training for clients as needed.
• Promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges as needed.
• Communicates with service delivery partners to facilitate achievement of the client’s wellness objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate resources and educational materials for wellness coaching.
• Completes required nursing documentation promptly, recording at least 50% of time in direct client services.
• Assures the nursing department’s compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards within the designated program.
• Maintains client files according to AID procedures.
• Provides consultation on community health resources as needed to address client health needs.
• Maintains client confidentiality by agency policy and federal and state laws.
• Acquires and maintains certification in CPR, non‑violent crisis intervention, OIG-Rule 50 training, and other mandatory or assigned trainings.

Evaluation Skills

• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and adjusts plans as needed.
• Evaluates the safety of the work environment, takes corrective actions when needed, and makes recommendations for safety improvements.
• Broadens knowledge through seminars, conferences, formal education, and/or self‑directed learning.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Assesses changes within programs or the health care environment that may warrant the development of new health‑related policies or procedures and reports these ideas to the Nurse Manager and/or Director of Health Services.
• Assesses the need for client, guardian, or staff education on health‑related topics and acts to address these needs as appropriate or discusses these needs with the Director of Health Services to plan necessary training.

Planning Skills

• Collaborates with Program Directors and/or Director of Health Services to improve client services or resolve problems.
• Assists in the development, review, and updating of health care procedures based upon client and/or agency needs.
• Assists with the provision of medical and first aid supplies for programs and clients.
• Assists with planning and updating selected health training curriculum.

Implementation Skills (Additional)

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides client health teaching and/or health education for families, guardians, and staff as needed.
• Consults with and serves as liaison between the client, program, physician, and area hospital(s), or other agencies as needed.
• Facilitates the operation of the agency’s psychiatric clinics as needed.
• Administers first aid as needed.
• Assists in the orientation of new health services staff to their role.

Evaluation Skills (Additional)

• Collaborates with RN and treatment team to update and revise the client’s health‑related or medication‑related goals on IP as needed.
• Solicits input from customers regarding ways to improve the quality of services.
• Assists in the Quality Assurance process as needed.
• Participates in agency committees as needed.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time employees.
• 21 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• License/Certifications: Current Illinois State LPN license.
• Experience: One year of previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or neurological impairments preferred.
• Physical: Demonstrates the physical capacity to perform nursing responsibilities, including pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and physically assisting clients. Must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Equipment: Comfortable using computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, scales, audio‑visual equipment, Hoyer lift, stethoscope, blood pressure equipment, electronic health records, AI programs.
• Additional Requirements: Must acquire and maintain certifications in CPR, non‑violent crisis intervention, OIG-Rule 50 and attend other relevant trainings as required. Position requires ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening responsibility. Use of employee vehicle for local and regional travel. Valid driver’s license and minimum automobile liability insurance. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.