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Sevita lists this Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity in bloomington, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Bloomington, IL
NeuroRestorative facility located on Fox Creek Road
Full Time
Hourly pay rate- $33.00
Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
Holiday Pay
401k
Pay on Demand
This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have high-impact work by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability. Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan. Follows-up on all physician orders and monitors and ensures follow through on individual's medical/dental appointments.
Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as a liaison to pharmacy. Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes. Administers medication as required.
Oversees and monitors staffs who administer medication. Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy. Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.
Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual's testing.
Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician's orders and personal care services.
Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments. Participates in on call system as needed
Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate
One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
Current LPN licensure for state of residence
Current driver's license in good standing
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
Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.
Physical Requirements: Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Other Requirements: Travel as needed
Why Join Us? Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have a rewarding work environment for you - come join our team - Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
bloomington, IL, 61701, US
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