LPN Caregiver

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing direct care to residents in a group home setting. This includes administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policies
2. Carry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals
3. Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network's group homes
4. Receive and implement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as needed
5. Order resident medications per MD orders
6. Administer medications
7. Monitor residents' vitals and weights
8. Review nursing care plans
9. Assist hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are met
10. Track medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being met
11. Attend resident medical appointments
12. Collaborate with outside medical professionals
13. Ensure that special diets/consistencies are being followed and prepared properly.
14. Assist residents with all ADL tasks as needed
15. Prepare kardexes and perform daily review of individuals' kardexes and MD orders for compliance
16. Provide medical monitoring and manage symptoms as needed for residents
17. Complete documentation and follow-up as required
18. File medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individuals
19. Maintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of supplies
20. Assist RN supervisor when needed
21. Maintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residents
22. Ensure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as needed
23. Perform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor/Manager