Residential Nurse (LPN) – Care & Training Lead

Blue River Services, Inc; Corydon (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Nurse to provide nursing support in residential settings, monitor health concerns, consult on care plans, train staff, and review medication records to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role requires maintaining confidentiality and coordinating follow-up reporting under supervision of the Residential SGL Director/Head Nurse. The position emphasizes direct resident care, documentation, and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with recipients, co-workers, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Visit SGL residents for minor illness, injuries, or emergencies as appropriate.
• Consult on health aspects of the individual’s plan of care.
• Control communicable diseases and infections as needed.
• Attend annual conferences of all group home residents.
• Train staff in recognizing illness signs, seizures, diabetes, insulin administration, G-tube feeding, first aid, and medication administration per state regulations.
• Review medication records, audits, appointments, labs, and follow-ups monthly and as needed.
• Complete end-of-month health care summaries and healthcare reports at the start of each month.
• Review Care Plans and Adaptive Devices yearly or as needed.
• Teach medication curriculum to agency staff monthly as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and nurse/manager trainings, and monthly medication destruction.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation skills

Staff training

Education

State-licensed LPN (Indiana)

1 year experience with developmental disabilities

Job description

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Nurse to provide nursing support in residential settings, monitor health concerns, consult on care plans, train staff, and review medication records to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role requires maintaining confidentiality and coordinating follow-up reporting under supervision of the Residential SGL Director/Head Nurse. The position emphasizes direct resident care, documentation, and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities including