Licensed Vocational Nurse New

Description

Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a skilledLicensed Vocational NurseinAmarillo,TX.The L.P.N.delivers care to individuals in a community settingutilizingthe nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members whilemaintainingthe standards of professional nursing.

Salary starts at $47,817 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Advisesupervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately andtimely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing andmaintainingrelationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Additionaltasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
  
  

MinimumRequirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
• Valid nursing license
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
• Ability toestablisha comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
  
  

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction
  
  

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!Careers.comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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