licensed Practical Nurse/licensed Psychiatric Technician/licensed Vocational Nurse
Company: Res-Care, Inc.
Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Works under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine
care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN
and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and
their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or
additional client needs to supervisor. Responsibilities
Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN
supervisor Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as
needed Assists in medical/health appointments as needed Ensures the
provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN
and as ordered by the physician, provides direct care as outlined
in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan Takes and records vital
signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside
of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to
RN/physician Reports pertinent information and changes in
individual health status to attending physician/health
professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner Ensures
the provision of needed adaptive equipment Medication
Administration: Administers medications, verifying the correct
medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication
administration), and that client's response to medications is noted
and documented along with any noted side effects Works closely with
home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic
medications, side effects, and medication reviews Orders, reviews,
monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician.
Dispose of unused medication per policy Assures that monthly
Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are accurately
transcribed in each individual's record Checks the medication
cabinet on a weekly basis to ensure medications are administered as
ordered, appropriately documented on the MAR, and that missed
medications are documented, and required follow-up occurs Returns
completed med cards at the end of each month, along with expired
and unused medications as applicable Checks program/service areas
on a frequent but not less than a monthly basis to ensure the
necessary medical/nursing/medication supplies are available and in
ample supply Reports client illness, potential communicable
diseases or infections and works closely with RN, direct care
staff, other programmatic and health care professionals, and family
in maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff. Implements
isolation precautions as needed Ensures health status, care and
services are documented accurately and timely per company and state
requirements Provides supervision and education for non-licensed
staff in the provision of care and services and reports any changes
Complete a quarterly nursing evaluation/review of body systems on
assigned individuals per program requirements. Refer to physician
any assessment findings needing further review. Ensures incidents
are recorded, the individual is safe, receives required medical
care, communicates to RN, operations leadership timely Participates
in clinics completed at the operation with PCP, psych, etc. as
assigned.Participate in on-call duties to ensure weekend and
after-hours access to clinicians by staff and individuals served
(participates in on-call rotation as assigned) Participates in
quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff
meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT/PDP) Transcribes
physician phone orders and other medically related reports Work
hours may vary weekends and evening shifts/visits may be required
Qualifications Education: Completion of a state approved training
program (e.g., diploma, associate's degree, etc per state
requirement) Qualifications: Must be a Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN, per state licensure
requirements) in good standing CPR certification Must have at least
6 months of direct nursing experience Experience in providing
services and supports to individuals with developmental
disabilities, or related disorders preferred Valid driver's
license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by
ResCare's vehicle policy Must have the ability to use a computer
utilizing company documentation systems Ability to communicate
(verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and
external to the company About our Line of Business ResCare
Community Living has four 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. Our community living services are provided
in 27 states with several thousand programs and 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 Range USD $33.50 / Year
Keywords: Res-Care, Inc., Diamond Bar , licensed Practical Nurse/licensed Psychiatric Technician/licensed Vocational Nurse, Healthcare , Diamond Bar, California
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