Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

This role is within D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, which provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Train staff members on topics including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers, and work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• Train individuals served on topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Qualifications

• Average of one year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate.
• 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.

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.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Sevita

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. They believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. They've made this their mission for more than 50 years. And today, their 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals they serve all over the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sevita is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.