Developmental Disabilities Nurse (LPN)
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Job Location:
Ashtabula, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Residential Services
A Great Opportunity/ Full-time/ 2nd shift- 2p-10p/ 2 week rotating schedule- Week 1- Sun Mon Thurs Fri Week 2: Tues Weds Thurs Sat
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
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
