LPN

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. LPN Professional Independence, OH, US Salary Range: $23.00 To $29.00 Hourly Summary/Objective The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services to individuals residing in our ICFs (Intermediate Care Facility). The LPN reports to a Registered Nurse and is responsible for working within the scope of their license to ensure that the physical health needs of the clients are met and maintained on an individualized basis in accordance with policies and proceduresandcurrentfederal,state,andlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulations. LPNwill coordinatehealthneedswith membersoftheclient's teamaswellasprovidenecessarytraining to team members. LPN will also be responsible for delegating nursing tasks to certified direct service providers. EssentialFunctions Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essential functions. Acting on direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist or at the direction of a registered nurse administers controlled and non-controlled medication (i.e., oral, rectal, and injection); maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies; performs skilled nursing procedures (e.g., applies and changes dressings,catharizes);assistsnurseinmedicalprocedures;requests,securesandfollows up on medical information of residents. Providesgeneralnursingcaretoresidents;maintains first-aidsuppliesandprovidesfirst- aid treatment as necessary; screens for communicable and nuisance diseases. Observesanddocumentsconditionsandresponsesto,andprogressof,nursingcare treatment and medications; reports unusual developments to the supervisor. Supervises serving of diets assuring that individuals unable to feed themselves are properly fed and that special eating utensils are available as needed; notes and records special problems related to eating and fluid intake; reports unusual problems to the DietitianandPhysician;providesinstructionand trainingtoresidentsinpersonalhealth- related matters (e.g., nutrition, grooming, hygiene, safety) Preparesandmaintainswrittenrecordsandreportsasrequired;ensurescompliancewith all reporting standards; accepts on-call rotation Participates as member of the interdisciplinary team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying Individual Habilitation Plans. Providesconsultationservicestostaff,residents,parentsandsignificantothersregarding health and safety related issues; promotes consistency of programming outside of residential environment; operates county vehicles. Participatesininfectioncontrol,pharmacyandtherapeutics,committeemeetingsand others as necessary Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned. MinimumQualifications: Mustbeatleast18 years of age Graduateofanapprovedschoolofpracticalnursing LPNLicense-StateBoardofNursing MustbeabletocommunicateinEnglish,includingbothspokenandinwriting. Licensure/Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified) Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Proofofautoinsurance. Experience: OneyearexperienceworkingasaLPNwithintellectuallyordevelopmentallydisabled individuals preferred. SpecialSkillsandRequirements: Mustbedetailorientedandhavecompetentliteracyandwriting,documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities. Mustbeabletousetoolsandequipmentasrequired –includingpushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts Mustbeabletotravelinandoutofapartmentsinordertoperformmedicationpassing. PhysicalandEnvironmentalRequirements: Thephysicalactivitiesforthispositioninvolve: Stooping Pulling Pushing Standing Kneeling Reaching Lifting(upto50lbs) Carrying(upto50lbs) Crouching Theessentialsensoryandcommunicativeactivitiesinclude: Feeling Speaking Hearing Anindividualinthispositionwillbeexposedtothefollowingenvironmentalconditionswhen performing duties InsideEnvironmentalConditions OutsideEnvironmentalConditions ExposuretoBlood ExposuretoBodilyFluids CombativeResidents OtherDuties Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontaina comprehensivelistingof activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm On Call Rotation including weekends and floater between locations. 40 Hours per week Monday-Friday Summary/Objective The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services to individuals residing in our ICFs (Intermediate Care Facility). The LPN reports to a Registered Nurse and is responsible for working within the scope of their license to ensure that the physical health needs of the clients are met and maintained on an individualized basis in accordance with policies and proceduresandcurrentfederal,state,andlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulations. LPNwill coordinatehealthneedswith membersoftheclient's teamaswellasprovidenecessarytraining to team members. LPN will also be responsible for delegating nursing tasks to certified direct service providers. EssentialFunctions Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essential functions. Acting on direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist or at the direction of a registered nurse administers controlled and non-controlled medication (i.e., oral, rectal, and injection); maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies; performs skilled nursing procedures (e.g., applies and changes dressings,catharizes);assistsnurseinmedicalprocedures;requests,securesandfollows up on medical information of residents. Providesgeneralnursingcaretoresidents;maintains first-aidsuppliesandprovidesfirst- aid treatment as necessary; screens for communicable and nuisance diseases. Observesanddocumentsconditionsandresponsesto,andprogressof,nursingcare treatment and medications; reports unusual developments to the supervisor. Supervises serving of diets assuring that individuals unable to feed themselves are properly fed and that special eating utensils are available as needed; notes and records special problems related to eating and fluid intake; reports unusual problems to the DietitianandPhysician;providesinstructionand trainingtoresidentsinpersonalhealth- related matters (e.g., nutrition, grooming, hygiene, safety) Preparesandmaintainswrittenrecordsandreportsasrequired;ensurescompliancewith all reporting standards; accepts on-call rotation Participates as member of the interdisciplinary team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying Individual Habilitation Plans. Providesconsultationservicestostaff,residents,parentsandsignificantothersregarding health and safety related issues; promotes consistency of programming outside of residential environment; operates county vehicles. Participatesininfectioncontrol,pharmacyandtherapeutics,committeemeetingsand others as necessary Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned. MinimumQualifications: Mustbeatleast18 years of age Graduateofanapprovedschoolofpracticalnursing LPNLicense-StateBoardofNursing MustbeabletocommunicateinEnglish,includingbothspokenandinwriting. Licensure/Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified) Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Proofofautoinsurance. Experience: OneyearexperienceworkingasaLPNwithintellectuallyordevelopmentallydisabled individuals preferred. SpecialSkillsandRequirements: Mustbedetailorientedandhavecompetentliteracyandwriting,documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities. Mustbeabletousetoolsandequipmentasrequired –includingpushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts Mustbeabletotravelinandoutofapartmentsinordertoperformmedicationpassing. PhysicalandEnvironmentalRequirements: Thephysicalactivitiesforthispositioninvolve: Balancing Stooping Pulling Pushing Standing Kneeling Reaching Lifting(upto50lbs) Carrying(upto50lbs) Crouching Crawling Theessentialsensoryandcommunicativeactivitiesinclude: Feeling Seeing Speaking Hearing Anindividualinthispositionwillbeexposedtothefollowingenvironmentalconditionswhen performing duties InsideEnvironmentalConditions OutsideEnvironmentalConditions ExposuretoBlood ExposuretoBodilyFluids CombativeResidents OtherDuties Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontaina comprehensivelistingof activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm On Call Rotation including weekends and floater between locations. 40 Hours per week Monday-Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr I Am Boundless, Inc.