LPN Monday-Friday at Graceworks Lutheran Services in Forest Park, OH

Company info: Graceworks Enhanced Living, affiliated with Graceworks Lutheran Services, offers residential and day programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in four Ohio counties. We believes people thrive when they can live with compassion and experience inherent worth. Each member of our staff is trained in the Gentle Teaching approach which encourages building a place where minds are engaged and happiness is allowed to grow. Our residential living services and 24/7 care bring unconditional love, security and community to people with intellectual and developmental challenges.

We are seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse for our Homes in Forest Park, OH

This is a full time Monday-Friday day shift position 7a-3p

Position Summary:

Monitor and meet the health needs of the individuals we serve in the home through evaluating, recording and consulting with the physicians and staff of the home. Adhere to all Federal, State, and County regulations and achieves performance outcomes.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria:

• Visits each individual on a regular basis to evaluate his/her immediate physical condition and to receive his/her comments relating to needs and problems; and reviews health records and medication cards. Achieves performance thresholds, especially those related to medical processes.
• Ensures that all individuals we serve who are ill or have clinic appointments do not go to school, workshop, job, or camp.
• Schedules or delegates attendance at all medical appointments and follows through with all charting and recommendations.
• Administers ordered medications and treatments to the individuals we serve or verifies that they are given based on the delegated nursing rules..
• Supervises administration of medications, treatments, labs, menses and seizure activity. Conducts active treatment audits as assigned.
• Weighs, takes vital signs and measures height of individual when assigned.
• Charts in the nursing notes any change in individual’s behavior, health status, noting treatments and follow-up services.
• Completes quarterly Nursing Summary on each resident assigned.
• Documents accurately in the nursing notes so they are informative and descriptive of the supervision and care rendered.
• Trains staff on medical procedures, conditions, medication, disease management, and progress and documents accordingly.
• Assists in the care and training of the individuals we serve as prescribed in the IHP. Ensures all critical health information be documented in the IHP.
• Checks P.O. and M.A.R. (Medical Administrative Record) forms monthly for accuracy.
• Orders mediations as needed to ensure availability.
• Works with other consultants who provide services for the individuals we serve.
• Reviews the health requirements of each individual admitted to the facility and assists the attending physician in planning the individual’s care. Notifies physician of status changes in accordance with standard nursing practice.
• Informs the Home Manager and family/guardian of the individual’s medical status and other related matters through written reports and/or verbal communication.
• Provides Gentle Teaching interactions to individuals in our communities. Complete the five hour Gentle Teaching course level.
• Observes/communicates with the support staff to meet the delegated nursing requirements.
• Audits individual charts to ensure accuracy on a quarterly basis and achieves performance thresholds.
• Complete mandatory training as required.
• Participates in the IHP process for the individuals we serve (annually, quarterly, and special team meetings).
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization regarding the use of technology and technology-based information.
• Contributes to achieving customer satisfaction performance thresholds.
• Responsible for welcoming and on-boarding new employees.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must have a current LPN license to practice in the State of Ohio. Must have a current CPR/First Aid and Pharmacology card. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Minimum Experience: Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities or

dual-diagnosis, with adults in a residential setting, preferred. Knowledge of state and federal

regulations

What makes Graceworks a great place to work?

• Competitive Wages
• Annual pay increases.
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Personal time accrued based on hours worked.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, and HSA

Qualifications:

• Current Ohio Practical Nurse licensure
• Strong assessment skills, and great customer service skills
• Previous experience with the intellectual disabilities population is a plus.

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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.