RN/LPN Full or Part Time Care Center - NOC Shift

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Main Campus, Group Homes

Reports To: Head of Nursing

Employee Status: Full-Time or Part-Time

Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts

Supervision Provided: None

Supervision Received: Head of Nursing, Executive Director

Provides nursing care to assigned individuals with developmental disabilities in their group homes, and in other client areas.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Work Experience: At least one year of experience working as an LPN preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse, CPR License, Current Louisiana Driver’s License, Current Automotive Insurance Coverage.

Attendance at Mandatory Training & In-Services.

Provides information to direct care staff relative to the implementation of clients’ healthcare services and programs.

Documents all pertinent health-related data and follows up in accordance with company policy.

Physically responds directly to all requests for health care services or situations in which a nurse is needed.

Maintains current Nursing and CPR license.

Administers medications and treatments as assigned in group homes.

Administers medication and treatments to day clients as directed by the physician on the medication authorization form.

Takes all necessary action as per written procedures to ensure timely completion of actions required by physician orders, inclusive of monitoring of medication side effects (labs, etc.).

Responds and participates in all emergencies and emergency training activities such as current CPR, fire safety, evacuation, etc.

Reports all health care needs of clients to physician for further evaluation and treatment.

Communicates changes in clients Behavioral Management Medication and the reasons for these changes to direct care staff.

Attends off-campus doctors/hospital appointments with clients as needed.

Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are available and in good working condition.

Administers medication and treatments and conducts training in self-medication administration if applicable.

Collects specimens in accordance with physician orders and agency policy.

Willingly accepts and performs other duties and assignments to meet the needs of individuals residing at Magnolia Community Services.

Adheres to Nurse Act of Louisiana and Magnolia Community Services policies and procedures.

Attends to all ill clients during the day/night.

Available for all shifts including weekends and holidays when needed, available as part of on-call after-hours rotation.

Works as a team with other Nursing and Magnolia staff, stepping in to assist or transport other clients and staff as needed.

May need to evacuate with Magnolia clients and staff in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS