LPN

REPORTS TO: Director of Services

SUPERVISES: No One

STATUS: Non-Exempt- refer to personnel policies for detailed explanation.

JOB OBJECTIVES: Ensure that the State regulations and standards are followed in

implementing care to clients receiving Medicaid waiver and Department

of Health services; evaluate, advise/ recommend, document, implement

and follow up on client medical needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate health and safety related information, verbally and in writing, with

supervisor, co-workers, case managers, clients, client families, guardians,

physicians, pharmacists, etc.;

• Review and monitor all medications, record changes of meds for all individuals on

case load and assure that meds sheets are completed, updated, and distributed in a

timely fashion;

• Conduct face-to-face physical assessments with individuals on Waiver and Group Homes

as needed and with individuals receiving non-waiver services one time a month then as

needed; information downloaded into the state supported web site;

• Observe medicine passes monthly then as needed;

• Review medication books and medication administration records for individuals on case

load ensuring compliance with JRDS Policy and State regulations at least quarterly;

• Pick up, verify and distribute medications to individuals on case load;

• May accompany clients to specialist appointments as requested;

• Deliver health coordination services as defined in ISP to clients, which may include

(a) immunization records, administration and reading TB tests,(b) health screening –

weight, height, and blood pressure done annually or as individual health need

indicates, (c) review medical history and most recent physical examinations completed

by client’s physician, (d) maintain individual records of schedules & services, (e)

administration of RX injections (insulin, etc.) as need is defined & put all in

Quantum;

• Deliver health education to clients as indicated in ISP goals and objectives and/or

as necessary;

• Train new staff on Core A&B, Med-administration Policy, First Aid for seizures,

Bloodborne Pathogens. etc. every other month;

• May attend all annuals and quarterlies for clients;

• Schedule, administer and read TB test for assigned staff;

• Participate, as requested, on JRDS committees;

• Attend all QA/QI Committee Meetings as requested;

• Complete medication error follow-ups within established time frames, compile them and

report on them at the QA/QI Committee Meetings;

• Review and follow up on Incident/Accident/Seizure reports as required;

• Chart and maintain medical file for all individuals on case load; review client’s

needs and progress assessments, review data to ensure accurate documentation &

compliance with applicable regulations monthly & put in Quantum;

• Take behavioral medication changes before the Human Rights Committee (i.e. increases

beyond therapeutic level, additions, etc.); Compile a list of discontinued, outdated

and extra medications monthly, deliver them to Jay County Health Department for

disposal, obtain signatures and file documentation;

• When on call, complete medical incidents that are reportable to the state;

• Attend in-service training and other job-related training as required;

• Act as JRDS representative in appropriate community health activities;

• Serve as client advocate to ensure clients’ civil and human rights are protected;

• Report all cases of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, or

• Follow JRDS Client Information Privacy & Security policies and procedures;

• Follow JRDS Personnel Policies & Procedures;

• Perform any other duty within the scope of the job as assigned by the supervisor;
  

Revised: 5/2018,2/2019, 2/2021,3/2025

CRITICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of procedures used to perform duties;

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations, source materials and references

relating to and governing the residential program;

• Thorough knowledge of universal precautions;

• Understanding of specific behavior management techniques and methods as trained;

• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties;

• Ability to write and implement risk plans on own initiative;

• Ability to teach/train and convey principles, theories and methods;

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing;

• Ability to develop and maintain effective, cooperative, and productive work

relationships with supervisor, co-workers, clients and the general public;

• Ability to anticipate problems and initiate corrective action;

• Ability to make practical application of policies/procedures to assigned tasks;

• Ability to write, complete, and maintain required paperwork;

• Ability to perform and provide CPR and first aid as needed;

• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle;
  

JOB STANDARDS: Formal education required; and must possess a current license to

practice nursing in the State of Indiana. Related work experience or training

preferred. Excellent work references required. Sign language would be beneficial.

EQUIPMENT: Must be able to operate modern office equipment such as telephone,

computer/printer, copier, fax, calculator and other required program/medical equipment.

RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for compliance reporting and health coordination for

clients. Work is guided by policies, which are discussed with supervisor as required,

and work is reviewed for its overall impact.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Assure health and safety of self and others by following all

applicable agency policies, laws, and regulations. The following policies apply:

posted health and safety policies, Universal Precautions, Emergency Action Plan;

however, this list is not all-inclusive and may be changed as required. All staff are

evaluated on health and safety, and will be disciplined for violating policies. Must

participate in required training, which may include appropriate agency drills (i.e.

fire, tornado, evacuation, etc.).

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Duties are performed alone or directly with clients, client

families, supervisor, co-workers, and the general public in a cooperative effort in

achieving objectives and answering questions.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Duties are performed with minimal physical effort requiring good

hearing, good communication skills (both speaking orally and ability to write), and

vision. Position requires ability to lift objects and/or individuals. Must be free of

active communicable diseases in order to perform duties, and must be willing to submit

to any testing associated with the detection of such diseases.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Duties are performed in various settings, agency homes, client

homes, and in an office environment. May be exposed to physical aggression, differing

values and style of communication.

WORKING ATTIRE: Conventional business attire is to be worn when representing the

agency in meetings or the public. Clean, casual attire appropriate within internal

facility environment. Agency dress code should be followed per the Personnel

Policies.