Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization believes every person has the right to live well and everyone deserves a fulfilling career. The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high-quality services; every employee is expected to perform their job in accordance with the Company’s mission.

Summary: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to individuals receiving services under the direction of an RN or physician.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
• Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan.
• Follows-up on all physician orders and monitors and ensures follow through on individual’s medical/dental appointments.
• Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as a liaison to pharmacy.
• Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes.
• Administers medication as required.
• Oversees and monitors staff who administer medication.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
• Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy.
• Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.
• Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
• Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing.
• Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.
• Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.
• May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments.
• Participates in on call system as needed.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate; one year experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence; other certifications as required by state licensing regulations (e.g., CPR/First Aid, HIV/AIDS certification, Blood Borne Pathogen, ACT training).
• Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure: Job requires performance of duties with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; such exposure is an expectation of employment.
• Other Requirements: Travel as needed.
• Physical Requirements: Heavy work — exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.