Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: ResCare Community Living
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties
include providing routine care, general observation of client's
health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and
communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports
changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.*
Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN
supervisor* 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, provides direct care as
outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan* Takes and records
vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends
outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to
RN/physician* Reports pertinent information and changes in
individual health status to attending physician/health
professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner* Ensures
the provision of needed adaptive equipment* Medication
Administration:* Administers medications, verifying the correct
medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication
administration), and that client's response to medications is noted
and documented along with any noted side effects* Works closely
with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic
medications, side effects, and medication reviews* Orders, reviews,
monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician.
Dispose of unused medication per policy* Assures that monthly
Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are accurately
transcribed in each individual's record* Checks the medication
cabinet on a weekly basis to ensure medications are administered as
ordered, appropriately documented on the MAR, and that missed
medications are documented, and required follow-up occurs* Returns
completed med cards at the end of each month, along with expired
and unused medications as applicable* Checks program/service areas
on a frequent but not less than a monthly basis to ensure the
necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in
ample supply* Reports client illness, potential communicable
diseases or infections and works closely with RN, direct care
staff, other programmatic and health care professionals, and family
in maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff. Implements
isolation precautions as needed* Ensures health status, care and
services are documented accurately and timely per company and state
requirements* Provides supervision and education for non-licensed
staff in the provision of care and services and reports any
changes* Complete a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body
systems on assigned individuals per program requirements. Refer to
physician any assessment findings needing further review.* Ensures
incidents are recorded, the individual is safe, receives required
medical care, communicates to RN, operations leadership timely*
Transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related
reports* Participate in on-call duties to ensure weekend and
after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served
(participates in on-call rotation as assigned)* Participates in
clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as
assigned.* Participates in quarterly quality improvement
activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team
meetings (IDT/PDP)* Work hours may vary - weekends and evening
shifts/visits may be requiredEducation: Completion of a state
approved training program (e.g., diploma, associate's degree, etc
per state requirement)Qualifications:* Must be a Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN, per state licensure
requirements) in good standing* CPR certification* 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, as defined by
ResCare's vehicle policy* Must have the ability to use a computer
utilizing company documentation systems* Ability to communicate
(verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and
external to the company
Keywords: ResCare Community Living, Corpus Christi , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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