Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita • Hammond, LA • 1d ago

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

2nd shift 3pm-11pm rotating weekends

Full-time with benefits, up to $28 hour

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of a registered nurse ("RN") or a physician to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues and/or emotional or behavioral challenges in more than one site. Travels between multiple locations to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours. Depending on the program, sometimes required to be accessible after hours for consolation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.

Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan.

Follows-up on all physician orders

Monitors and ensures follow through on individual's medical/dental appointments.

Monitors and records medications in a timely manner;

Acts as a liaison to pharmacy

Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes

Administers medication as required

Oversees and monitors staff member who administer medication.

Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.

Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.

Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Company policy.

Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.

Partners with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment.

Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff members' and individuals' testing.

Provides training to staff members including but not limited to medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.

Provides training for individuals receiving services in topics including, but not limited to self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.

May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments.

Travels between multiple locations during work hours

Provides support and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours

May be required to be accessible after hours for consolation

Participates in on-call system as needed.

Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of an accredited LPN program

One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Current state LPN License

Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the Company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services.

Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category:

Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other Requirements:

Travels between multiple locations

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

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.

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