Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation – Licensed Practical Nurse Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Rehab Without Walls! Overview We are looking for a candidate passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with brain injuries, who desires to work within a dynamic team of professionals and provides specialized nursing care to patients with neurological conditions. What You Will Receive Great company culture Career growth including tuition discounts Schedule flexibility Responsibilities Communicates health and nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed Assists in medical/health appointments as needed Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, providing direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the team as needed in a timely manner Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment Medication Administration: Administers medications, verifying correct medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication administration), and that client's response to medications is noted and documented along with any noted side effects Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician. Dispose of unused medication per policy Assures that monthly Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are accurately transcribed in each individual's record Checks the medication cabinet on a weekly basis to ensure medications are administered as ordered, appropriately documented on the MAR, and that missed medications are documented, and required follow-up occurs Returns completed med cards at the end of each month, along with expired and unused medications as applicable Checks program/service areas on a frequent but not less than a monthly basis to ensure the necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in ample supply Reports client illness, potential communicable diseases or infections and works closely with RN, direct care staff, other programmatic and health care professionals, and family in maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff. Implements isolation precautions as needed Ensures health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely per company and state requirements Provides supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care and services and reports any changes Complete a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems on assigned individuals per program requirements. Refer to physician any assessment findings needing further review. Ensures incidents are recorded, the individual is safe, receives required medical care, communicates to RN, operations leadership timely Participates in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as assigned. Participate in on-call duties to ensure weekend and after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served (participates in on-call rotation as assigned) Participates in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT/PDP). Transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related reports Work hours may vary – weekends and evening shifts/visits may be required Qualifications Completion of a state-approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate’s degree) per state requirement Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) in good standing CPR certification At least 6 months of direct nursing experience Experience providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities or related disorders preferred Valid driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by ResCare’s vehicle policy Ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company #J-18808-Ljbffr Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation