LPN Direct Care - I/DD Residential

About the role

Join a team dedicated to supporting individuals in need, fostering a culture of connection, accountability, and meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Regularly check vital signs and report findings to an RN or physician.
• Administer daily oral medications, injections, g-tube/j-tube feedings (as assigned), and provide treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinate and attend medical appointments to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in eVero and QuickMar including DA logs, MAR, nurse’s notes, encounters, and medical reports.
• Aid in creating menus, cooking healthy meals, and managing portion control.
• Complete wound care as needed, turn and position individuals, and check adaptive equipment.
• Assist with ADLs such as personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, and nail care.
• Attend Life Plan and clinical meetings.
• Train DSPs in health-related tasks, medication administration, and safety protocols.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment by following universal precautions.
• Ensure the overall safety of individuals, colleagues, and self.
• Become certified and maintain required trainings.
• Assist individuals in achieving desired personal outcomes through advocacy.
• Maintain LPN licensure.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse with 2-5 years of previous nursing experience with IDD individuals or hospital/nursing home experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience as a direct support professional is preferred.
• Physical characteristics: capable of sitting or standing for long periods, moving throughout the workday, working in an open space floor plan, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2-5 years of previous nursing experience with IDD population or hospital nursing and/or nursing home experience.

Skills

• Health monitoring and documentation.
• Medication administration and coordination.
• Person-centered planning and training.
• Safe environment maintenance and advocacy.
• Independent living skills development and transportation.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$29.50 per hour

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday 8:00AM-4:00PM (40 hours)

Transportation

Provides transportation using an agency vehicle.

Ind2024

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans.