Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Day Shift
$70,720–$70,720 year
On-site · Sparta, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; observe health-related data and report the health needs of the people we support to the registered nurse; coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported; document nursing care provided; assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable; provide health-related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations; conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations; conduct medication closest assessments; perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health-related tasks as assigned according to state regulations; observe for and report any abnormal health-related findings to the physician; communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team; advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program
- Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing
- Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR
- Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families
- Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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