Licensed Practical Nurse

Respite Care Opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)Saratoga Medical has an exciting respite care opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX and the surrounding area. This is an amazing opportunity to provide care and services to members of our military and their families under the Exceptional Family Member Program.The Level three provider will work up to 20 hours per month in the family's home. Schedules will be coordinated between the family and health care provider.Level 3 Qualification Path:Path 1: Degree: Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., child development, special education) and experience working with individuals with special needs.Path 2: Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with three years of experience working with individuals with special needs.Path 3: Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or related degree with a minimum of four years of direct documented experience working with individuals with special needs.Responsibilities:Level 3 providers shall assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and ensuring the safety of the individual.Required:Tier 1 Background Investigation.National Sex Offender Registry check.State and local child abuse registry checks.Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, which must be obtained from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not acceptable.Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.