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LPN A Great Opportunity /$27 to $29 per hour / Full Time
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.
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