Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Part‑Time at Res Care Community Living, Decatur, GA.

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.

• Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow‑up as needed
• Assists in medical/health appointments as needed
• Ensures provision of nursing/health services under RN and physician direction, provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan
• Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters and communicates to RN/physician
• Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician or other health professionals and to the team as needed in a timely manner
• Ensures provision of needed adaptive equipment
• Medication Administration: administers medications, verifies correct medications per six “rights”, notes client response and documents side effects
• Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews
• Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician. Disposes of unused medication per policy
• Assures that monthly MARs are accurately transcribed in each individual’s record
• Checks medication cabinet weekly to ensure medications are administered as ordered, appropriately documented, and that missed medications are documented with required follow‑up
• Returns completed med cards each month, along with expired and unused medications as applicable
• Checks program/service areas monthly to ensure necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in ample supply
• Reports client illness, potential communicable diseases or infections and works closely with RN, direct care staff, other programmatic and health care professionals, and family in maintaining a safe environment. Implements isolation precautions as needed
• Ensures health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely per company and state requirements
• Provides supervision and education for non‑licensed staff in the provision of care and services and reports any changes
• Completes quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems per program requirements; refers to physician any assessment findings needing further review
• Ensures incidents are recorded, the individual is safe, receives required medical care, and communicates to RN and operations leadership timely
• Participates in clinics conducted at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as assigned. Participates in on‑call duties to ensure weekend and after‑hours access to clinicians (participates in on‑call rotation as assigned)
• Participates in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT/PDP). Transcribes physician phone orders and other medically related reports
• Work hours may vary – weekends and evening shifts/visits may be required

Education: Completion of a state approved training program (diploma, associate’s degree, etc. per state requirement)

• Must be a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN, per state licensure requirements) in good standing
• CPR certification
• Must have at least 6 months of direct nursing experience
• Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, or related disorders preferred
• Valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by Res Care’s vehicle policy
• Must have the ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company

Res Care Community Living, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high‑quality services, including community living, adult host homes, behavioral/mental health support, in‑home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

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USD $31.00 / Hour