Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team of dedicated caregivers. As an LVN, you will provide high-quality patient care in a home-like setting, working closely with our clients and their families to ensure their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one care to clients, following their individualized care plans and promoting their dignity and independence.
• Monitor clients' vital signs and report any abnormal findings to the case manager and physician.
• Administer medications, feedings, oxygen, and other treatments as needed, and document the results.
• Complete routines established by other care professionals, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
• Ensure infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting any possible communicable diseases or infections.
• Accurately document nursing actions and communicate with family members, case managers, and physicians.
• Order supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Monitor incidents involving clients, ensuring incident reports are completed timely and accurately.
• Ensure all medical equipment is maintained and report any faulty equipment to the Durable Medical Equipment department.

Qualifications:

• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing from the state(s) of practice.
• Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
• Ability to work in a home-like setting.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time.
• Able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needs.

About Our Company:

ResCare Community Living has four 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. Our community living services are provided in 27 states, with 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.