What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) position at Center for Developmentally Disabled?
Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) / Rainbow Center is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Summary / Objective
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN assist in the care of monitoring client health, trainings for direct support staff in delegations and other skills training, teaching medication administration courses, and performing routine clinical tasks.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Clinical Tasks
Provide nurse delegation trainings to staff.
Assist with Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) as allowed by the Department of Mental Health
Provide basic nursing care to clients as directed by an RN and within the scope of the LPN license.
Monitor health and record vitals as necessary.
Assist with doctor's appointment as requested.
Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments as requested.
Assist with wound care, including dressing changes and skin assessments.
Medication Administration
Teach the approved Department of Mental Health Level I Medication Administration training
Assist in destroying expired, discontinued, and / or unused medications as requested.
Complete immunizations per the Center for Disease Control and Department of Mental Health guidelines.
Documentation
Accurately document activities in each individual's chart.
Accurately communicate staff training activities.
Communication
Communicate client status and change to the appropriate RN and appropriate team members.
Competencies
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Person-Centered focus
Maintains state licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR
Sufficient experience in individualized program development
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and type in English
Valid Missouri Chauffeur's License or Kansas Class C license
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a teaching classroom at the main CDD office, as well as at group home or Independent Supported Living (ISL) setting. There could be exposure to high levels of noise, human elements such as (blood, urine, etc.); frequent interruptions and fast paced working conditions. In this role standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines are routinely used.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb or bend. The employee must constantly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Also requires stepping up into commercial passenger vans as needed.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with core hours of work varied depending on home location.
Travel
Driving throughout the metropolitan area daily or as needed using your personal vehicle or agency vehicle
Required Education and / or Experience
Graduate from an accredited LPN program and licensed in the State of Missouri.
Preferred Education and Experience
Have two or more years of experience working with persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Geriatrics or related field.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Level I Medication Administration trainer
Other duties
Please note this internal job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation details : 25-27PI3e83d59d10a0-25660-35933985
