LPN

Sunrise Community, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. delivers medical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting their health and wellbeing. As a large private not-for-profit, Sunrise emphasizes growth opportunities for staff and a culture that recognizes diversity and inclusion across its workforce.

Join Sunrise Careers in a role focused on direct patient care and collaboration with Direct Support Professionals to maintain optimal health outcomes for those served.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment background and drug screenings required.
• Valid driver’s license meeting company standards.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Current valid Practical Nurse license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic healthcare per the individual’s plan.
• Perform delegated tasks like blood pressure and weight checks.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete per regulations.
• Maintain organization and restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with Direct Support Professionals to meet needs.
• Report changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisor.

Skills

Background check

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Nursing license preferred

Education

Practical Nurse license

Job description

Job Description: Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose: To provide medical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to maintain optimal health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License which meets company standards for approved driver status
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must possess current and valid license for Practical Nurse Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred

Essential Functions

• Assists in providing basic healthcare services according to the individual’s plan ensuring each individual’s optimal health and wellbeing.
• Performs tasks as delegated, such as blood pressure monitoring, weights, and other assigned tasks.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and complete according to regulations.
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of supplies and equipment, ensuring restocking of inventory.
• Collaborates with Direct Support Professionals to ensure that the needs of the individuals are being met.
• Communicates immediately any changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.