NURSE - LPN

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans

Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures

403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

$15,000 company paid life insurance

Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The LOGAN Nurse is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the health care services for LOGAN clients and implementation of nursing support plans for assigned caseloads. Provide first aid, basic medical treatment and basic medical evaluation for individuals served and staff at the location in emergent situations; and provide staff training as directed. As requested, the nurse will provide input into agency health, medical and safety related systems.

RESPONSIBLITIES

Essential Functions - General

• Provides medical consultation and evaluation in emergent situations for individuals served.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Ensures compliance with licensing regulations, accreditation and agency policies and procedures.
• Provides a variety of health, medical and safety related training to staff as directed.
• Provides input as directed into agency policy, procedure and practice related to health, medical and safety issues.
• Reviews all risk plans for effectiveness.
• Teaches Core A and B for staff as assigned.
• Administers medications to individuals served as directed.
• Participates in On-Call rotation phone and responds to emergency medical issues as directed.
• Participates on committees as assigned and performs related duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions - Supported Living and Group Living

• Provides consultation of all health/medical needs as they apply to each individual in service.
• Provides consultation with staff with regards to medical care of individuals served.
• Works cooperatively with Program Managers and Case Coordinators for risk management plans.
• Oversees the completion of an initial annual nursing assessment of each individual and annually thereafter.
• Ensures that an individual’s health is maintained at its optimal level and ensures that all changes in an individual’s health status are promptly addressed.
• Documents client encounters and follow up in Accel Provide utilizing the medical note and vitals.
• Communicates with parents and guardians as it relates to health and wellness of the clients.
• Participates in client team meetings as requested by the team or Director of Nursing.
• Reviews medical forms provided by the Leads and Program Managers and documents review.
• Uploads medical documents into Accel Provide as needed.
• Visits clients who are hospitalized the next business day following hospitalization or as directed by DON. Continue to visit as needed or requested until hospital discharge. Follow up with the client’s team following each visit.
• Takes an active role in working with the team following discharge from the hospital and outpatient medical procedures.
• Provides written reports, as requested, to the individual’s support team.
• Maintains primary contact with pharmacy for residential client medication issues.
• Trains staff on…