Part-Time Nurse, LPN

About the role

Benchmark Human Services is a leading provider in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We support people of all ages through various programs including residential programs, employment services, crisis response, and early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
• Function as liaison and advocate for individuals’ healthcare with all members of individual medical and interdisciplinary teams.
• Advocate for client’s wellbeing and inclusion.
• Train unlicensed staff on medication administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures.
• Participate in and attend assigned medical individuals’ appointments (as directed), individual specific, nurse, departmental, and other meetings as required.
• Manage transitions of care to and from hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities or other agencies.
• Oversee pharmacy and medication needs.
• Maintain health-related records, complete documentation and assessments.
• Develop and update individual specific health risk plans to ensure appropriate medical care for assigned individuals.
• Develop long-term relationships with individuals served.
• Provide staff training to meet the healthcare needs of individuals served.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana LPN license.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience in Community/Long term care.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Advancement Opportunities