Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Sevita
Location: Mankato
Posted on: November 14, 2024
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Job Description:
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides
community-based services for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the
right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling
career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships
that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a
career well lived. -
Licensed Practical Nurse
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 large impact 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. -
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. -
Provide training for individuals served with topics including
self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD
prevention and smoking cessation. -
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of an
accredited LPN program.
One year of experience working with population served in a nursing
capacity. -
Current state LPN or LVN License. -
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
Additional 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. -
You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of
life enhancing services to the individuals we serve. -
Why Join Us?
Full-time position. -
Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. -
401(k) with company match. -
Paid time off and holiday pay. -
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!
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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.
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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. -
Keywords: Sevita, Brooklyn Park , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Mankato, Minnesota
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