Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the role

Mentor Community Services is a part of the Sevita family, providing community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral health care
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities

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
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Pay

$35/hr

Schedule

Sun-Wed, 5 hours per day (hours are flexible)