Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

D&S Community Services is dedicated to providing community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role offers a rewarding career path and the chance to make a difference in the lives of those you serve.

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.
• Train individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Qualifications

• Average of one year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for the state of residence.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.
• Valid 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

Hourly Pay: $22.00

Schedule

Monday- Friday 11:30AM to 6:30PM