Licensed Practical Nurse, Developmental Disabilities

• Participate in comprehensive physical health assessments of people served by Vinfen
• Develop and implement person-centered treatment care plans
• Provide nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living, including diabetes care, wound care, GT/JT care, and nutritional support
• Monitor clients and perform assessments when there is a change in status
• Provide skilled nursing interventions
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by primary care providers under applicable MAP guidelines
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
• Ensure nutritional needs, medical supplies, pharmacological supplies, and equipment are managed safely and timely
• Utilize behavioral strategies and prescribed clinical plans
• Supervise C.N.A.s and ensure care is timely, accurate, person-centered, and aligned with ISP goals
• Provide nursing education and training to C.N.A.s
• Communicate with program leadership, primary care providers, families, guardians, agencies, employees, and community contacts
• Use emergency and on-call systems when appropriate
• Document nursing care, treatments, medication administration, shift notes, communication, treatment plans, medical records, and incident reports
• Maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, welcoming, and regulatory-compliant environment
• Maintain client medical equipment and supplies, including wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and hospital beds
• Support community outings and events and respect individual preferences
• Advocate for people served and collaborate with Vinfen departments and community providers
• Participate in treatment plan, ISP, and other planning meetings
• Attend Vinfen trainings, conferences, and educational opportunities
• Comply with accreditation, licensing, fire, and safety requirements
• Perform other assigned duties

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current L.P.N. license in state of service required
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred; experience may substitute for education
• 1-2 years supervised practical experience, including internships, in a clinical or rehabilitation setting preferred/helpful
• Experience working with people with psychiatric conditions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred
• Strong time management and writing skills
• At least 21 years of age
• Current, valid US driver's license held for at least 6 months; another section requires at least one year, plus adequate insurance if using a personal vehicle and a safe driving record
• Must become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment
• Must become MAP certified within 150 days of employment
• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
• Must successfully pass CORI, reference, multi-state background, driving record, and driver screening checks
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist clients with activities of daily living
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Knowledge of LPN practice standards, intervention techniques, developmental disabilities, assessment practices, documentation standards, community health and mental health services, and personal computer applications
• Ability to supervise and mentor C.N.A.s
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and work professionally and confidentially

Demonstrates expertise in nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and diabetes management, while effectively supervising and training C.N.A.s. Proficient in developing person-centered treatment plans and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

• L.P.N. License
• Medication Administration
• Wound Care
• Behavioral Strategies
• Supervision of C.N.A.s

• Nursing Care
• Assessment Practices
• Documentation Standards
• Intervention Techniques
• Activities of Daily Living Assistance
• Clinical Experience
• Community Health Services
• Mental Health Services
• Time Management
• Writing Skills

• Communication
• Advocacy
• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Independent Judgment

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• MAP Certification
• Safety Care Certification

• Person-Centered Care
• Clinical Setting
• Psychiatric Conditions
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Regulatory Compliance
• Community Providers
• ISP Goals
• Accreditation Standards

• Medical Equipment
• Office Equipment
• Emergency Systems
• On-Call Systems