What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN PT 7p-7a position at Cedar Lake?
Who We Are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.
"I have been blessed beyond measure to be able to make a difference in the lives of our individuals and to work for a company that supports you and the individuals. It's not a job when you love what you are doing." - Duana Annis, RN (7 years at Cedar Lake)
Why you’ll love working here:
- Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
- Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
- Weekly Pay
- 401k retirement savings program
What you'll do:
- Participate in the resident's individual program plan and ensure the health services aspects of that plan.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the resident's treatment plan.
- Observe, record, and report findings to the appropriate person, and to perform routine nursing duties including but not limited to giving medications and treatments, taking vital signs, monitoring blood sugars, and urine testing.
- Assist with all aspect for resident's care, and training.
- Assist accompany residents to the doctor or hospital, as needed.
- Active communicating member of the Park Place team.
- Administer basic first aid and/or CPR in an emergency situation.
- Write monthly nursing summary and assessment in the resident's care plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What sets you apart:
- Must be a graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
- Must have a current Kentucky license to practice nursing.
- Must have continuing education units up to date.
- Current CPR and first aid training certification.
- One year in the field of developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities preferred.
- Two years nursing experience in a long-term facility preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a record acceptable to Cedar Lake Lodge's insurance carrier.
- 2-12 hour shifts, Fridays & Saturdays, 24 hours per week 7pm-7am.
Salary : $26 - $37
