Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Oversight & IDD Services Lowe’s Guardian Angel

Lowe’s Guardian Angel strives to be a premier care provider in the Southeast. Our mission is to help individuals with disabilities live their best lives through compassionate, competent, and person-centered care. We are a family-owned, minority-owned small business offering a flexible and supportive work environment while pursuing a meaningful mission in the communities we serve.

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates medical care and provides clinical oversight for individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or dual diagnoses in residential and day-support settings.

The LPN is responsible for completing and overseeing medical documentation, monitoring the quality and continuity of medical services, and coordinating with direct-care staff who provide medical-related services and assistance.

This is a part-time position requiring strong clinical judgment, organization, documentation, and knowledge of DBHDD standards.

• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote individuals’ health, safety, and overall well-being.
• Participate in the pre-admission process and evaluation of new referrals.
• Complete nursing assessments for newly admitted individuals as assigned.
• Collaborate with medical providers, family members, legal representatives, guardians, and other members of the care team to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Identify and prioritize health concerns and intervene appropriately during urgent or crisis situations.
• Complete accurate and timely progress notes to clearly document nursing services and interventions provided.
• Establish and supervise general medical triage procedures for residential programs.
• Coordinate medical appointments, hospital visits, emergency-room care, and follow-up services.
• Coordinate transportation to medical appointments when required, using a personal or company vehicle as appropriate.
• Submit a monthly calendar/schedule of medical appointments and in-home nursing services for CRA programs to the Nursing Director.
• Attend Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) meetings as assigned.
• Assist with new-individual intake and transition processes.

• Educate, train, and monitor staff to ensure medical services identified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), and other clinical assessments are carried out accurately and within required time frames.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of individuals’ health status to facilitate timely interventions and appropriate referrals to healthcare providers.
• Update Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) reports at least 90 days before an individual’s birthday and whenever significant physical, mental-health, or medication changes occur.
• Submit completed HRST documentation to appropriate program management for distribution and implementation.
• Receive, authenticate, and properly document individual medications and medication orders.
• Conduct, at minimum, monthly medical audits to verify appropriate medical care, treatment, documentation, and follow-up.
• Audit Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor medical appointments, required follow-ups, laboratory results, vital signs, blood pressure, weight, bowel-management protocols, medication supplies, and other prescribed health interventions.
• Monitor the proper storage, security, handling, and disposal of medications.
• Ensure staff follow established procedures for medication administration and assistance with self-administration.
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