What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Disabilities Nurse (LPN Required) position at ViaQuest?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Residential Services
A Great Opportunity / Starting at $24 per Hour / Full-time
At ViaQuest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our intermediate care facilities (ICF). Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!
Responsibilities may include:
- Administration of prescribed medications to individuals, monitoring of response and initiate MD notification as needed.
- Administration of treatments, i.e., topical, ear, eye, enemas, tube feedings, first aid care and monitors individuals' response for effectiveness.
- Assess and monitor individuals to determine health status, including vital signs.
- Follow through on any health-related concern relayed by other employees/team members in a timely manner.
- Ensure that any unattended medication/treatment supplies/carts are locked and secured.
- Utilizes nursing judgment by accurately assessing the individuals’ condition and initiating necessary care/treatment.
- Document administration of medications, signs and initials MAR/TAR, narcotic count records, etc.
- Oversee proper administration of any medications and/or treatments given by employees, as applicable (delegated nursing).
- Complete needed entries in nursing notes by the end of the shift.
Requirements for this position include:
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program and currently licensed as LPN.
- Experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Supervisory or management experience may be preferred.
- Displays strong communication skills and possess excellent decision-making and time-management skills.
What ViaQuest can offer you:
- Paid training.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Employee discount program.
- Paid-time off.
- Employee referral bonus program.
About ViaQuest Residential Services
To learn more about ViaQuest Residential Services please visit
http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/residential-services/
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https://www.viaquestinc.com/contact/external-referral-program/
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Do you have questions?
Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com
Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com
Salary : $24
