Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

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Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a new career? Community Concepts, Inc. is hiring now for a compassionate, organized, self-driven LPN. Read on to learn more...

Primary Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in ensuring the provision of quality of care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each individual as determined by their assessments and individual plans of care.

Administrative:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with current rules, regulations and facility policies that govern the agency as related to individual/s health, wellness, dietary, medication, and other health related services
• Oversight of documentation of all written records of assessments, consultative or therapeutic services, objectives, medications, health and wellness appointments, progress, family/guardian contacts, reassessment or other documentation of the individuals to whom services are provided

Staffing:

• Responsible for the procurement and oversight of all nursing personnel as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Assist in the development and creation of policies, procedures, documentation tools and other operational functions and be prepared to train, teach, instruct said policies and procedures.

Quality of Care:

• Assist in ensuring that the home and day services environment is safe, secure, sanitary, and maintained in a manner consistent with regulations and delivery of services, including the availability of necessary supplies, personal hygiene, adaptive equipment and other products necessary to provide essential services and support.
• Work directly with individuals, families advocates, and other team members utilizing problem solving and counseling skills to develop an overall residential/health and wellness services and programs tailored to the needs and preferences of the individual/s being served

Other:

• Supervise and participate in individual activities and integration into the community as appropriate
• Be knowledgeable about the full array of services available and offered and the specific components of the programs assigned
• Be willing and able to transport individual/s as directed or assigned
• Available and willing to work flexible hours and days; willing to work in all positions as necessary to ensure proper supervision and support of the individual/s served
• Attend all required training, in services and meetings as directed/assigned
• Have a genuine interest in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and providing them with services designed to enhance the quality of life an progress towards independent lifestyles.

Requirements:

• Current valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State Board of Nursing of Ohio
• At least 1 years of experience in nursing (preferably in field of developmental/intellectual disability provision of services or long term care setting
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other programs to enhance communication and documentation requirements
• Must Pass all background checks pursuant to rules, regulations and agency policy & procedures
• Must complete and pass all mandatory agency orientation and training, including but, not limited to: CPR, 1st aid, CPI, delegated nursing, vehicle driving & safety, classroom testing & training.
• Must be able to perform the mental and physical essential functions of the job providing supports and services to the disabled individuals served with or without accommodation. These essential functions include but are not limited to: ability to withstand strenuous physical activity, lifting, walking, stretching, bending, twisting, extended periods of standing, manual and and bodily dexterity for handling specialized equipment and instruments and to conducting oneself calmly and professional during stressful and demanding times.

Perks:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Birthday Benefit (Get a Paid day off for your birthday)
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Tickets at Work
• Tapcheck

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person