Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Based in Riverdale, Georgia, Lowe's Guardian Angel strives to be the premier care provider in the Southeast with a mission to help people with disabilities live their best lives through compassionate, competent care. We are a flexible family owned minority owned small business with a big mission and great enjoyment. For more information about LGA or to join their growing team of Angels, please visit

You MUST have a valid PPD/TB test and Annual Physical for this position.

Under the direction of the Director, coordinate medical care and/or provide medical oversight to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities or dual diagnosed individuals in both, residential and day support settings. Will be responsible for completing and supervising all medical paperwork, as well as coordinate with direct care staff assigned to provide medical-related services or assistance. This is a part time position.

General Medical Oversight

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs for promoting well-being and health to prevent adverse effects.
• Participate in the pre-admission and evaluation of new referrals.
• Assess new individuals, as assigned, interview or collaborate with medical team, family members, legal representatives and/or guardians to obtain a thorough medical history.
• Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately in order to assist individuals in crises situations.
• Complete daily progress notes to ensure adequate nursing has been clearly documented and services rendered.
• Set up and supervise general medical triage for residential programs.
• Coordinate and execute the scheduling and transporting of individuals to medical appointments, hospital and emergency room in personal or company vehicle.
• Submit, at minimum, monthly a calendar/schedule of appointments, and in home nursing for CRA to Executive Director
• Attend ISP and SIS meetings as assigned.
• Assist with intake

Medical Management (Auditing/Monitoring/Reporting)

• Educate, train and monitor staff to ensure medical-related services /issues as identified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP), Behavior support Plan (BSP) or other related assessments with medical information contained in the individuals' charts are accurately and timely carried out.
• Conduct on-going assessment of health status to ensure timely and effective interventions and refers individuals to various healthcare services as appropriate.
• Update HRST reports ninety (90) days before the individual's birthday, as well as, upon changes in physical and mental condition or when medication changes occur.
• Submission of HRST reports to Program Manager for delivery to the homes.
• Receive, authenticate and document individual medication.
• Conduct, at minimum, monthly medical audits to ensure proper medical care, treatment and support are rendered, such as but not limited to: accurate and thorough recording of individual meds on Medication Administration Record (MAR), appropriate and timely medical visits and follow-ups, ongoing monitoring of prescribed physical health conditions i.e. blood pressure, vital signs, labs, weight, bowel management, medication supply, proper storage, securing and disposal of medications, etc.
• Monitor to ensure proper procedure is followed by appropriate staff relating to medication administration or assisting with self administration.
• Prepare quarterly infection control reports.
• Check records monthly to ensure receipt of lab reports and appropriate follow-up is completed.
• Follow internal protocol for reconciling medications as it relates to initial orders, changes in orders and existing orders.
• Submit all reports in a timely manner to Program Management and Quality Assurance.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• A contractor is responsible for reserving and paying taxes

Medication Training/Quality Assurance

• Provide and/or coordinate ongoing medical management training inclusive of SSAM and proxy training to all staff, at minimum, quarterly.
• Review, approve and/or assist in the development of corrective action strategies relating to medical-related incident reports.
• Serve as a member on various committees i.e. Executive Team, Quality Assurance, Human Rights and other committees as appointed by the Executive Director
• Meet continuing education requirements as set forth by DBHDD and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) standards as it relates to the physical health care of individuals served.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour