Licensed Practical Nurse at Sevita

Part-time - Mid Level

Barnesville, GA

10,001+ employees

About the position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, is dedicated to providing community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe that every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will join a mission-driven team that creates relationships that motivate us all every day. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to continue your nursing career path in a setting that provides variety and rewarding challenges. You will engage in high-impact work by delivering nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and emotional or behavioral disabilities. In this position, you will monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure that quality services are provided. You will be responsible for administering medications, providing documentation, and overseeing staff members who administer medications. Additionally, you will provide prescribed medical treatment according to physician's orders and personal care services. Conducting assessments and implementing health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP) will be part of your duties, as well as responding to changes in condition. You will also provide training to staff members on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration. As a liaison and advocate, you will work with other medical and professional service providers and external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care. Training for individuals served will include topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation. This role is essential in ensuring that individuals receive the care and support they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, training, and support to individuals with medical or psychiatric needs.
• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and provide documentation.
• Oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment according to physician's orders and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments and implement health care services for each Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Respond to changes in condition and adjust care as necessary.
• Provide training to staff members on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers.
• Coordinate services with external agencies to ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• Provide training for individuals served on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate.
• One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.

Benefits

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.