LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Every other weekend

Casual dress code

Consecutive days off

Small facility

Medication administration by nurse

Care coordination

Health assessments & care plans

No on-call

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community-based nursing care to individuals with disabilities, focusing on high-impact services and coordinating health care across teams.

As an LPN/LVN, you will monitor health, administer medications, and implement health care plans within a small facility, ensuring quality care and advocacy for clients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or nursing-related field; state certificate acceptable.
• One year experience with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services.
• Administer medications and supervise medication administration by staff.
• Provide prescribed medical treatments per physician orders.
• Conduct health assessments and develop ISP-related services.
• Provide staff training on precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Coordinate with medical professionals and external agencies to ensure consistent care.
• Educate individuals served on self-medication, treatments, and health topics.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Medication administration

Assessments/ISP updates

Staff training

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

State LPN/LVN licensure

Tools

CPR/FA certification

HIV/AIDS certification

BBP certification

ACT training

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. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

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

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.