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The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct nursing care, medication administration, and health monitoring for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. They will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to ensure quality services, document health status, and support individual treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid Georgia LPN license and possess current BCLS and CPI certifications. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, maintain a valid driver's license, and demonstrate proficiency in English and basic computer skills.
Licensed practical nurse for individuals with developmental disabilities and/Or mental illnesses within the agency.
Qualifications
Licensed LPN for the state of Georgia.
BCLS certified
CPI certified
NCIC/DBHDD clearance
Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
Maintains current driver’s license if doing transportation
Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Monitoring individuals' reactions to medication or treatment and reporting back to the registered nurse to request that the physician modify the treatment plan 2.
Work under the supervision of a registered nurse 3.
Report to the registered nurse 4.
Specific nursing duties as assigned 5.
Medication administration 6.
Supports individuals in planning nutritious meals, and supporting those with special diets.
7.
Cooperates with family members regarding reasonable requests related to individual needs.
8.
Train staff on the medical needs of individuals as needed 9.
Dispose of hazardous materials in a safe manner 10.
Ensure the medications are documented on the MARs as prescribed by the physician.
11.
Review the ISP 12.
Attend ISP Meetings, if applicable 13.
Wound Care 14.
Medication Documentation 15.
Ensure practice of the ‘Eight Rights of Medication’ 16.
Oversee the services delivered by direct care staff and CNAs 17.
Administering G-tube feeding 18.
ADLs 19.
Nursing Assessments 20.
Skin Care 21.
Vital Signs 22.
Nursing Care 23.
Responsible for observing, documenting, reporting and taking action to ensure the quality for services for the individuals 24.
Follow-up to promote quality of life for the individuals being served 25.
Actively participate in the Quality Improvement Plan 26.
Assure that medications are stored according to guidelines 27.
Ensure doctor’s appointments are adhered to and follow-ups completed as needed 28.
Confer with physicians, RN, PAs and NP to ensure the health status of the individual is in compliance with their suggestions, recommendations, referrals etc.
29.
Other nursing direct duties as assigned by a RN 30.
Transportation, if applicable (must meet DBHDD transportation requirements)
Competency
Fluent in the written and spoken English language
Basic computer skills
Trainings as required by DBHDD
Ongoing training (minimum 16 hours annually)
I have reviewed and understand my job description. I am working under a job description that is specific to the ARC Macon. I will complete my duties with quality and quantity to ensure my safety and the safety of the other staff members and the individuals in the program. I understand and accept the job description for Licensed Practical Nurse as written.
