Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

REF:#2fd75555c4e3ccff About The Price Center:

The Price Center is a dynamic and supportive community empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In our day programs and our community homes, we provide a nurturing environment where our participants can thrive and achieve their fullest potential. Join us and be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a real difference every day.

Summary Description of the LPN Role:

The LPN will assist agency RN/Healthcare Supervisor & Director of Nursing & Healthcare Services (DON/HCS) in overseeing health and safety supports for all individuals. The LPN will also assist in completing all necessary medical documentation.

LPN Duties and Responsibilities:

The LPN will provide healthcare services for all program recipients
Assist with all medical aspects of a program recipient’s admission process.
Assist with coordinating medical services with each recipient’s primary physician when needed.
Participate as a member of an inter-disciplinary evaluation team.
Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluations and review of each recipient’s needs and status (as assigned).
Assist HCS with maintaining currency of records on an ongoing basis.
The LPN will maintain medical records, health plans, medical recommendations/authorizations and medication information for each program recipient as it pertains to the day habilitation service plans.
Obtain reports and approval of treatment plans from primary physicians; and ensure that records/documentation meets regulatory requirements. Meet or exceed regulatory requirements for CARF and Day Habilitation programming.
Assist with updating monthly progress notes and semi-annual reviews.
Assist with completing annual nursing assessments for recipients of Day Habilitation Service Plan.
Assist with providing training and education to staff and individuals in relevant health care areas, including Safety, Universal Precautions, and others as requested by the Program Director.
Participate in recipients’ day habilitation and residential service planning and other team meetings, as requested.
Effectively communicate with state agency personnel, other service professionals, family members, guardians, etc.
The LPN will provide on-site assessment and treatment of individuals in the day programs and in the residential homes, as needed.
Administer medications and provide medical interventions as directed by physician order.
Follow all regulatory requirements re: medication administration, security and storage.
Provide assessment of individuals for self-medication (as needed).
Provide consultation/staff training as requested by HCS.
Assist program staff in providing direct care/personal care supports to individuals.
The LPN is responsible for the administration of residential individual’s medications that cannot be administered by MAP staff.
Support program participants’ right to express their religious affiliations and cultural traditions through preferred and relevant activities. Support diversity of individuals served through respect of religious preferences and/or cultural backgrounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.