LPN

Assist in identifying consumers with complicated medical or psychiatric needs and provide appropriate level of nursing care within scope of program. Assist staff and/or consumers with obtaining and following up with doctors/clinics refills when indicated.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complete quarterly nursing assessments and consumer-related paperwork.

• Assist in identifying consumers with complicated medical or psychiatric needs and provide appropriate level of nursing care within scope of program.

• Respond to consumer-specific needs such as teaching and support of medical conditions.

• Meet periodically with Treatment Team and program staff and management to provide and receive information about consumer progress.

• Maintain a consumer record and records system that would meet current regulations and HIPAA requirements.

• Communicate to staff when consumers have specific needs and changes.

• Coordinate and provide training for staff /consumers related to the needs of the consumers.

• Identify, respond to and follow-up with any medication variances that occur.

• Reports to or works in conjunction with waiver, RN.

• Assist staff and/or consumers with obtaining and following up with doctors/clinics refills when indicated.

• Obtain clarification from other providers regarding discrepancies and concerns.
• Review and approve medicals reports in Evolve.

• Offer and provide teaching and support related to any changes in medications.

• Participate in discharge planning when consumers enter a facility. Obtain discharge papers and medical records in a timely manner.

• Provide follow-up care to consumers after discharge/release from any facility.

• Maintain effective, cooperative communication within program as well as internal and external programs.

• Will attend in-service training sessions as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person