Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

HAVAR, Inc. is seeking a skilled LPN to provide quality care for individuals

with developmental disabilities. Join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to improving lives!

Medication Administration Oversight

* Working with Company RN, ensure compliance and oversite with applicable medication

administration rules

* In home sites, review medication administration and treatment records and monitor documentation for

accuracy, completeness, and compliance with physician’s orders.

* Assist RN with maintaining accuracy of physicians’ orders.

* Monitor medication storage, labeling, and proper disposal of obsolete or outdated medications.

* Familiarity with Department of Developmental Disabilities rules preferred but not required.

* Assess individuals’ health status and collaborate with healthcare providers.

* Review medication error reports and assist in development of prevention plans.

* May be called upon to coordinate, or assist with, medical appointments.

Training and Support

* Act as a resource for unlicensed direct care staff for clinical or medication questions and relevant

procedures.

* Observe staff displaying medication administration skills and assist with staff training as needed.

* Supervised by an RN

Requirements

* LPN in good standing.

* Must have a valid driver's license and live in reasonable distance from Washington County.

* Must be able to pass a background check and pass a drug test

* Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

* Will be trained in the Department of Developmental Disabilities medication administration (categories 1, 2,

and 3).

* Excellent documentation, organizational, assessment, and communication skills.

* Ability to work independently or with a team, and travel between service locations and respond to urgent

health concerns.

Job Type and Compensation

* Part-time - 16 - 20 hours weekly with potential for more hours. Paid travel time and mileage between sites.

* Pay rate - $25.00 hourly