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 on topics including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a 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 on topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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

$33.50 per hour

Schedule

Mondays and Tuesdays 2pm-10pm