Nurse (RN/LPN) Reports to: Director of Health Services Location: Sycamore Run (La Grange KY) LPN: $26.0036.92/hour RN: $32.0046.80/hour 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 communitybased services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local nonprofit organization founded in 1970 by Louisvillearea parents of people with IDD. We believe that a welltrained 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. Why youll love working here: *PayActiv (access 50 of your net earned wages up to $500 between pay days) *Paid time off *Engagement bonus opportunity What youll do: To provide each resident with continuous holistic nursing which includes emotional spiritual physical and safety aspects and healthcare services by administering treatments medication etc. as prescribed by the physician. Initiate and follow preventative measurements to protect residents from undue injury illness or trauma with the goal of developing maintaining and improving the residents physical wellbeing which will enable them to reach the highest possible degree of wellness. Be a participating member of the Park Place/Sycamore Run team assisting in the general wellbeing of the residents.
- Participate in the residents individual program plan and ensure the health services aspects of that plan.
- Assess plan implement and evaluate the residents 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 residents care and training.
- Assist accompany residents to the doctor or hospital as needed.
- Active communicating member of the Park Place/Sycamore Run team.
- Administer basic first aid and/or CPR in an emergency situation.
- Write monthly nursing summary and assessment in the residents care plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What sets you apart: - Must be a graduate of a stateapproved school of nursing.
- Must have a current Kentucky license to practice nursing.
- 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 longterm facility preferred.
- Experience in the team approach to health care and IDT mechanics.
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 your individuals. Its not a job when you love what you are doing. Duana Annis RN 7 years at Cedar Lake) What your schedule looks like: Schedule: PT 24 hours per week 212 hour shifts 7a7p occasional weekends as needed. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CLASSIFICATION All employees in this job classification are reasonably anticipated to have routine occupational exposure to potentially hazardous bloodborne pathogens. Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge Park Place and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities placing us under the CMS Omnibus COVID19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule. Under this rule employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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