Mentor Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Licensed Practical Nurse
Full time
Do you enjoy providing great nursing care, knowing you are making a difference in people’s lives? As LPN, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of a registered nurse or physician to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges. You will travel between multiple locations and be accessible to staff at all locations during work hours.
Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals served
Complete health assessments and provide input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan
Follow-up on all physician orders and ensure follow-through on individual’s medical/dental appointments
Conduct quality assurance checks on health care records
Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company policy and all external guidelines
Administer, track, and maintain log for testing of staff members and individuals
Provide training to staff members on topics such as medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control
Provide training for individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation
On an as-needed basis, coordinate, organize, or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; Associate Degree in Nursing or related field or a graduate of an accredited LPN program
One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
Current state LPN License and other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training
Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services
Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
~Paid time off and holiday pay
~ Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
