LVN / LPN

About the role

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Train 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.
• Train individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Requirements

• Average of 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screens.
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with patient care and documentation.

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. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

Pay

Pay rate offered: $34 per hour

Schedule

Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays 9am-5pm

Sevita

We are a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.