Job summary
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Provides routine care and general observation of client's health status.Assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicates with clients and their families/guardians.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed• Assists in medical/health appointments as needed• Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician• Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc.• Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team• Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment• Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered• Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications• Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician• Checks program/service areas to ensure necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in ample supply• Reports client illness, potential communicable diseases or infections and implements isolation precautions as needed• Ensures health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely• Provides supervision and education for non-licensed staff in the provision of care and services• Completes a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems on assigned individuals• Ensures incidents are recorded and the individual receives required medical care• Participates in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as assigned• Participates in quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team meetings• Transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related reports
Requirements
• Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) in good standing• Must have at least 6 months of direct nursing experience• Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities or related disorders preferred• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record• Must have the ability to use a computer• Ability to communicate verbally and written with all levels of personnel
Key Skills Needed
• CPR certification
