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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Do you enjoy providing great nursing care, knowing you are making a difference in peoples lives? As LPN, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of a registered nurse or 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. You will travel between multiple locations and be accessible to staff at all locations during work hours. ? Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals served ? Complete health assessments and provide input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan ? Follow-up on all physician orders and ensure follow-through on individuals medical/dental appointments ? Monitor, administer, and record medications promptly, acting as a liaison to pharmacy ? Review medication error forms, analyze errors, and make recommendations for procedural changes ? Conduct quality assurance checks on health care records ? Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company policy and all external guidelines ? Partner with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment ? Administer, track, and maintain log for testing of staff members and individuals ? Provide training to staff members on topics such as medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control ? Provide training for individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation ? On an as-needed basis, coordinate, organize, or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals to activities and appointments ? Participate in the on-call system as needed; may be required to be accessible after hours for emergency coverage

Qualifications: ? Associate Degree in Nursing or related field or a graduate of an accredited LPN program ? One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity ? Current state LPN License and other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training