Licensing Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. This position at D&S Community Services is designed to provide 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.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy.
• Administers medication as required.
• Oversees and monitors staffs who administer medication.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
• Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate.
• One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence. Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
• Blood Borne Pathogen Category.

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