Licensed Practical Nurse LPN -BH

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – BH

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are seeking an LPN who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Level: Experienced.

Location:

Highland - Aurora, IL 60506. Position Type:
Full‑time. Salary: $33.25 per hour. Shift: Day (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am–4:30 pm). Category:
Health Care. Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of full‑time nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to meet the identified health care needs of a designated population of clients.

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, completes timely assessment(s) of the client’s health using various screening tools (e.g., TD screening, Depression, PHQ-9).
• Enters all required assessments and other clinical documentation into the computer (CX360) promptly, according to program requirements.
• Collaborates with client and RN as needed to assist in planning appropriate health services based upon client needs.
• Participates in staff meetings, providing input and ideas for improvements when available.
• Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality to scheduled work hours.

• Collaborates with physicians as needed.
• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, implements physician orders and/or facilitates the implementation of physician orders.
• Provides medication administration, monitoring, and/or training for clients as needed.
• Promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges as needed.
• Communicates with service delivery partners to facilitate achievement of the client’s wellness objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate resources and educational materials for wellness coaching.
• Completes required nursing documentation promptly, recording at least 50% of time in direct client services.
• Assures the nursing department’s compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards within the designated program.
• Maintains client files according to AID procedures.
• Provides consultation on community health resources as needed to address client health needs.
• Maintains client confidentiality by agency policy and federal and state laws.
• Acquires and maintains certification in CPR, non‑violent crisis intervention, OIG-Rule 50 training, and other mandatory or assigned trainings.

• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and adjusts plans as needed.
• Evaluates the safety of the work environment, takes corrective actions when needed, and makes recommendations for safety improvements.
• Broadens knowledge through seminars, conferences, formal education, and/or self‑directed learning.

• Assesses changes within programs or the health care environment that may warrant the development of new health‑related policies or procedures and reports these ideas to the Nurse Manager and/or Director of Health Services.
• Assesses the need for client, guardian, or staff education on health‑related topics and acts to address these needs as appropriate or discusses these needs with the Director of Health Services to plan necessary training.

• Collaborates with Program Directors and/or Director of Health Services to improve client services or resolve problems.
• Assists in the development, review, and…