Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)

About the role

Provides direct service and daily nursing care in a clinically intensive program, designed to meet the needs of a unique and specialized population who have been diagnosed with a brain injury and may also have complex medical needs. Assumes overall responsibility of program for designated shift as charge nurse. Ensures that care is provided in a respectful, dignified, high quality manner. Ensures that the care provided promotes individual choices.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Care
  • Develops and implements person centered treatment care plans.
    • Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to each individual’s care plan; including, but not limited to, showering, dressing, shaving, mouth care, foot care, diabetes care, wound care, GT/JT care, trach care and nutritional support.
  • Makes individualized assessments with any change of status and provides skilled nursing interventions, as indicated.
    • Administers medication as ordered by primary care provider.
  • Performs treatments as ordered by primary care provider.
    • Provides transportation and accompanies individual served to medical, dental, or any appointment, as needed.
  • Maintains nutritional needs of the individuals served.
    • Ensures that all pharmacological, medical, nutritional supplies, and medical equipment are ordered in a timely and safe manner.
  • Utilizes behavioral strategies when indicated and follows all prescribed clinical plans indicated.
• Supervision
  • Supervises C.N.A.s during designated shift.
    • Ensures that care provided is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensures that care provided meets all ISP goals and address the whole person, not just the person’s medical needs.
• Communication
  • Maintains communication with primary care provider, family members and/or guardian and all other, significant relationships.
• Documentation
  • Documents nursing care and treatments as ordered by primary care provider according to Vinfen policy and procedure.
• Community Integration
  • Ensures that individuals served are involved in community outings and events such as dances and local community events.
• Advocacy/Relationships
  • Advocates effectively for people served.
• Professional Development
  • Acts as positive role model for colleagues and staff.

Qualifications

• Typical Requirements: One to two years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting helpful, but not required.
  • Experience working with people with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities and medical illnesses and other co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Additional Certifications Required: CPR required within two weeks of hire, Safety Care required within 90 days of hire.
• May be asked to obtain CBIS certification(Certified Brain Injury Specialist).

Pay Range

USD $38.44 - USD $38.44 /Hr.