LPN

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSComplete quarterly nursing assessments and consumer-related paperwork.Assist in identifying consumers with complicated medical or psychiatric needs and provide appropriate level of nursing care within scope of program.Respond to consumer-specific needs such as teaching and support of medical conditions.Meet periodically with Treatment Team and program staff and management to provide and receive information about consumer progress.Maintain a consumer record and records system that would meet current regulations and HIPAA requirements.Communicate to staff when consumers have specific needs and changes.Coordinate and provide training for staff /consumers related to the needs of the consumers.Identify, respond to and follow-up with any medication variances that occur.Reports to or works in conjunction with waiver, RN. Assist staff and/or consumers with obtaining and following up with doctors/clinics refills when indicated.Obtain clarification from other providers regarding discrepancies and concerns.Review and approve medicals reports in Evolve.Offer and provide teaching and support related to any changes in medications.Participate in discharge planning when consumers enter a facility. Obtain discharge papers and medical records in a timely manner.Provide follow-up care to consumers after discharge/release from any facility.Maintain effective, cooperative communication within program as well as internal and external programs.Will attend in-service training sessions as required.Other responsibilities as assigned.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $22.44 per hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountFree parkingHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceSupplemental schedule:On callWeekly schedule:Monday to FridayLicense/Certification:LPN (Required)Work Location: In person