Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Fulfillment in community impact

Job summary

Sevita in Garden City, Kansas, is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our community-based team. This role involves monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will work closely with a diverse team, providing impactful service to those in need.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a related field and a valid LPN or LVN license. We offer flexible scheduling options and a full benefits package for eligible employees, including a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nursing capacity.
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and oversee staff who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments and implement healthcare services according to Individual Service Plans.
• Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Medication administration

Training staff

Assessment skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

State certificate

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.

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 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 the 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.

Benefits

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

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.