LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - No Nights/Weekends! Fully Paid Benefits!
[empower: abilities
[Springfield, MO
[$21 - $24 an hour[-Full-time]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}
Location
[Springfield, MO
*[Come work for a great organization with excellent benefits!
*[Empower: abilities mission is to remove barriers and empower independent living for all people with disabilities.
*[We offer 25 paid days off in the first year and an additional 15 paid holidays. All employee benefits are 100% paid, benefits begin the month after date of hire. Empower: abilities is a family friendly organization, and we promote a healthy work/life balance for all of our team members.
*[Our LPN's play an important role in keeping people with disabilities safe and healthy and in their own homes.
**[Job Overview:
[The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to In-Home Services clients according to the individuals plan of care set forth by DHSS or listed in the care plan for self-paid clients. The LPN provides services in the clients home, completes service and client documentation, and maintains open communication with the supervisor to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the client.
[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
[Performs in-home visits in accordance to the care plan.]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}**]{noto="" sans",sans-serif"=""}
Is responsible for timely documentation of services in both the consumer database and EVV system.
Maintains open communication with the IHS Coordinator and/or the Director of Home and Community Based Services and Compliance, regarding concerns or issues related to the client's health, safety and well-being.
Be available for case conferences and occasional staff meetings.
Administers In-Home Services in accordance with all regulations and guidelines of Department of Health and Senior Services and empower: abilities.
Office/administrative duties.
Perform authorized nurse visits, including the following tasks:
Monitor skin condition
Set up and administer prescribed oral medications
Nail care for the diabetic client or client with other contraindicating condition
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