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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Magnolia Community Services, Inc.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Location: Main Campus, Group Homes


Reports To: Head of Nursing


FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Employee Status: Full-Time or Part-Time


Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts


Supervision Given: None


Supervision Received: Head of Nursing, Executive Director

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION


Provides nursing care to assigned individuals with developmental disabilities in their group homes, and in other client areas.


PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS


Education:

  • High School diploma or GED.
Work Experience:
  • At least one year of experience working as an LPN preferred.
  • Certification or License:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • CPR License
  • Current Louisiana Driver's License
  • Current Automotive Insurance Coverage
  • Attendance at Mandatory Training & In-Services
Other Considerations:
  • Acceptable Driver's Motor Vehicle Record required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
JOB FUNCTIONS


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Provides information to direct care staff relative to the implementation of clients' healthcare services and programs.
  • Documents all pertinent health-related data and follow up in accordance with company policy.
  • Physically responds directly to all requests for health care services or situations in which a nurse is needed.
  • Maintain current Nursing and CPR license
  • Administers medications and treatments as assigned in group homes.
  • Administers medication and treatments to day clients as directed by the physician on the medication authorization form.
  • Takes all necessary action as per written procedures to ensure timely completion of actions required by physician orders, inclusive of monitoring of medication side effects (labs, etc.)
  • Responds and participates in all emergencies and emergency training activities such as current CPR, fire safety, evacuation, etc.
  • Reports all health care needs of clients to physician for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Communicates changes in clients Behavioral Management Medication and the reasons for these changes to direct care staff.
  • Attends off-campus doctors/hospital appointments with clients as needed.
  • Assure adequate supplies and equipment are available and in good working condition.
  • Notifies family members of injuries and acute illnesses.
  • Administers medication and treatments and conducts training in self-medication administration if applicable.
  • Collects specimens in accordance with physician orders and agency policy
  • Reports relevant information and/or unusual findings to DON
  • Maintains a clean working environment.
  • Willingly accepts and performs other duties and assignments to meet the needs of individuals residing at Magnolia Community Services.
  • Adheres to Nurse Act of Louisiana and Magnolia Community Services policies and procedures.
  • Performs quarterly assessments.
  • Attends to all ill clients during the day/night.
  • Available for all shifts including weekends and holidays when needed, available as part of on-call after-hours rotation.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed
Other Functions
  • Understands and complies with Magnolia's mission, vision, and values.
  • Works as a team with other Nursing and Magnolia staff, stepping in to assist or transport other clients and staff as needed.
  • Maintains a professional image as a representative of Magnolia.
  • May need to evacuate with Magnolia clients and staff in emergency situations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee may be required to lift and/or transfer clients as an essential function of this job.
  • Clients weighing over 100 lbs require a two-person lift or use of a lift system such as a Hoyer or Horcher system.
  • Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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