Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details Pay Class: Part-Time Hourly Pay: $25.00 Site Location: Memphis, TN Hours/Shift: Biweekly 7A-7P Sundays Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:1 About the Company D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career. Position Summary Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse. This role continues your nursing career path and works within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will provide nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or an emotional or behavioral disability. Responsibilities Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided. Administer medications and provide documentation, as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications. Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services. Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition. Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration. Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers, and work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care. Provide training for individuals served on topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate. One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity. Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence. Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance. Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training. Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families. Benefits Full, part-time, and as-needed schedules available. Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita