Cdd-Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full-Time Kansas City MO Office & Field Non-Exempt $31.00 -$33.00/hour Full Benefits

CDD is seeking a compassionate skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide hands-on clinical care staff education and training and health support for individuals with developmental disabilities across our residential community-based day habilitation and school programs.

Working under the supervision and clinical oversight of a Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing youll play an important role in monitoring individual health supporting medication administration and staff competency providing approved staff training and performing routine clinical tasks that make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.

This position may also provide nursing support within CDDs Rainbow Center and other school-based programs helping meet the health needs of students with developmental disabilities during the school day.

Why Youll Love Working at CDD
- Person-Centered Care: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a supportive relationship-focused environment where your clinical expertise truly matters.
- Variety of Work: From clinical care and health monitoring to staff training and medication administration instruction no two days are exactly alike.
- Collaborative Team: Join a dedicated nursing and clinical team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
- Competitive Pay: $31.00 -$33.00/hourplus full benefits package.
- Mission-Driven: Be part of a 50 year organization committed to dignity inclusion and opportunity for every person served.

What Youll Do

Clinical Care
- Provide basic nursing care to clients as directed by an RN and within the scope of the LPN license.
- Monitor client health and record vitals as necessary.
- Assist with doctors appointments as requested.
- Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments as requested.
- Assist with wound care including dressing changes and skin assessments.

- Assist with Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) assessments as allowed by the Department of Mental Health.

Staff Training & Medication Administration

- Provide nurse delegation trainings to direct support staff.
- Teach Level I Medication Aide initial and recertification classes in accordance with Missouri Department of Mental Health requirements.

-Assist with simulated medication passes and staff competency validation as assigned.

- Complete immunizations per CDC and Department of Mental Health guidelines.
- Assist in destroying expired discontinued and/or unused medications as requested.

-Provide nursing support in CDD school-based programs as assigned.

Documentation & Communication
- Accurately document activities in each individuals chart.
- Accurately communicate and document staff training activities.
- Communicate client status and changes to the appropriate RN and team members in a timely manner.

What You Bring

- Graduate from an accredited LPN program and licensed in the State of Missouri.
- Active Level I Medication Administration trainer certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Missouri Class E License or Kansas Class C license.
- Ability to read write speak understand and type in English.

Preferred
- Two or more years of experience working with persons with Intellectual Disabilities Geriatrics or a related field.

The Role at a Glance
- Pay: $31.00 -$33.00/hour
- Schedule: Full-time Core hours vary based on program location needs
- Work Setting: Office and field-based; CDD main office classroom group homes ISL settings and school-based programs across the Kansas City metro.
- Travel: Driving throughout the metropolitan area daily or as needed using personal vehicle
- Benefits: Health dental vision 401(k) with match PTO and more

About CDD
The Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) has been a cornerstone of the Kansas City community for over 50 years providing compassionate high-quality support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our team is driven by a shared belief that every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity purpose and connection.

CDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status.

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