LPN HNPS

Job Description

Job Description

LPN

We are all equally human. Join us.

 

Why Join Our Team?

We’re proud to offer a robust and meaningful benefits package to support your career growth and overall well-being:

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Reimbursement
• Career-Pathing
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Bonus

What you'll do:

• Dispense, monitor and evaluate client medications. Provide guidance and direction to staff in the dispersion of medications.
• Sort and put away all cycle meds monthly, if med room staff is unavailable.
• Assist with tracking of personal care trainings, when requested.
• Act as a general resource for any electronic medication administration questions that may arise.
• Take and transcribe doctor’s orders as needed, per organizational policy.
• Monitor and treat chronic and emergency medical conditions and illnesses within the advisement of affiliate physicians and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Act as general consultant on medical and health related issues within scope of practice ensuring evidence-based practices and recommendations are used and document in the person’s served chart.
• Coordinate and implement infection control procedures and other quality assurance procedures to protect clients, staff, and their associates.
• Collaborate with the registered nurse for all medical situations that require triage, medical assessment, interpretation, and guidance with interventions; unless under the of RN or physician’s pre-developed protocols.
• Provide leadership, support, and direction to staff to facilitate communication, problem solving, program development, and orientation of new residents.
• Supervise residents directly or is aware of general whereabouts of residents (depending upon assessed level of independence) as needed.
• Provides on-call services where applicable.
• Intervene in crisis situations using approved methods promoting the safety of all residents.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members, and student training programs.
• Ensure medical compliance with all regulatory bodies (i.e. OSHA, licensing, CARF, etc.).
• Communicate relevant medical issues with staff and program management.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma as required for licensure as a licensed practical nurse with experience in providing medical services in a residential setting required.
• Current and valid professional license as a licensed practical nurse required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal formats to meet position responsibilities.
• Ability to interact with staff and clients of diverse populations required.
• Current driver's license with acceptable driving record according to Hope Network policy.

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our strength lies in our diversity —empowering us to meet the unique needs of over 34,000 individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diverse perspectives that each team member brings to our mission.