Licensed Practical Nurse

BrightSpring Health Services • Dawson Springs, KY • 16h ago

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Provides routine care for patients.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 care for client always following client's plan of care while maintaining client's dignity and independence

Monitoring clients' vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the case manager and physician assessments

Performs medication administration, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results

Complete routines as established by other care professionals such as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist

Ensures infection control policies are maintained at all times, reports possible communicable diseases or infections, and ensures the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented

Accurately documents nursing actions of all care given and communicates with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documents the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs

Orders supplies and medications, as needed, to ensure adequate amounts are on hand at all times

Ensures all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician.

Monitors incidents involving individuals. Ensures incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and case managers are informed; examines the individual following the incident

Ensures all medical equipment is maintained and reports faulty equipment to Durable Medical Equipment for repair

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Completed post-secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Knowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needs

Proof of current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing from the state(s) of practice

CPR Certified

Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion

In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations

Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions

Moderate amount of travel between facilities may be required

About our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visitwww.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rescare-community-living) .

Salary Range

USD $28.00 / Hour

ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver's license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com .

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Job LocationsUS-KY-DAWSON SPRINGS

ID 2026-181492

Line of Business ResCare Community Living

Position Type Full-Time

Pay Min USD $28.00/Hr.

Pay Max USD $28.00/Hr.

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