Group Home Nurse-LPN

•  Maintaining complete and accurate charts in accordance with State and Federal guidelines for ICFs/MR

•  Performing quarterly and PRN healthcare assessments

•  Educating Direct Support staff (Mentors) in Core A and Core B--the official State class that enables Direct Support personnel to pass oral and topical medications and give treatments.

•  Directly observing Mentors during med passes to ensure error-free medication administration

• Providing information and education about medication effects and side effects

•  Acting as a liaison between physicians, families, pharmacy, Mentors, and individuals in regards to health care

•  Coordinating medical and dental appointments as required by State regulations or PRN and completing Nursing Notes for each visit (or issue, even if a doctor visit is not the result)

•  Taking any new physician's orders

•  Phoning in new orders to pharmacy

•  Ensuring correct medications are delivered by pharmacy

•  Arranging quarterly pharmacy reviews

•  Reviewing new MAR sheets monthly to ensure accuracy

•  Serving as a member of and/or presenting information to the Clinical Review Committee and Human Rights Committees as required by Company and State guidelines

•  Spending at least 25% of work hours in the residential locations before and after typical business hours

• LPN-Indiana Nursing license required

• Computer Savvy, Self-Starter

• Strong  teaching and coaching skills
• Valid Drivers License
• Current Automobile Insurance
• Clean criminal background and driving record

This is a great position for someone who likes to work independently and who wants to really get to know their clients!