LVN LPN at BrightSpring Health Services

Our CompanyResCare Community LivingOverviewPlans and manages patient care according to each patients needs. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs including pulse blood pressure temperature and respiration. Provides routine care for patients.ResponsibilitiesProvide 1:1 care for client always following clients plan of care while maintaining clients dignity and independenceMonitoring clients vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the case manager and physician assessmentsPerforms medication administration feedings oxygen ostomy care as needed per clients plan of care and provided assessments of resultsComplete routines as established by other care professionals such as PhysicalTherapist Occupational Therapist and Speech TherapistEnsures infection control policies are maintained at all times reports possible communicable diseases or infections and ensures the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implementedAccurately documents nursing actions of all care given and communicates with family case manager and physicians as well as documents the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician case manager and families of changes in clients medical condition and needsOrders supplies and medications as needed to ensure adequate amounts are on hand at all timesEnsures all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician.Monitors incidents involving individuals. Ensures incident reports are completed timely accurately and case managers are informed; examines the individual following the incidentEnsures all medical equipment is maintained and reports faulty equipment to Durable Medical Equipment for repairOther duties as assignedQualificationsCompleted post-secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational NurseKnowledge of individual service plans including understanding of client rights and health needsProof of current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing from the state(s) of practiceCPR CertifiedExcellent interpersonal skills including customer service patience empathy and compassionIn-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulationsFamiliarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditionsModerate amount of travel between facilities may be required About our Line of BusinessResCare Community Living an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services has five 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. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services including: community living adult host homes for adults regardless of disability behavioral/mental health support in-home pharmacy solutions telecare and remote support supported employment and training programs and day programs. For more information please visit . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Salary RangeUSD $23.08 / Hour Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1