Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) Administrative

This is a full time administrative nursing position. 4 days/32hours per week, Monday through Thursday.

• Works with the person served team and physicians to develop and manage care plans.
• Instruct patients and families in proper treatment as necessary.
• Helps patients take steps to improve or maintain health.
• Responds to inquiries in a responsive and professional manner.
• Performs / conducts assessments of individuals served ability to self-medicate.
• Develops individualized protocols pertaining to seizures, feeding, breathing, choking, G/J-tube and any other medical related support need for the person served.
  
• Provides qualified medication administration training (QMAP) to all employees and contractors. Develop a class in each office monthly and assure certificates are turned into HR timely.
• Monitor and audit medical charts quarterly and report discrepancies to the program managers/director as needed.
• Assist program director/coordinator with audit corrections.
• Conduct G-Tube training and Semi-annual G/J-tube observations with providers and assure documentation is submitted timely to program managers and director.
• Report all critical and non-critical incidents to direct supervisor immediately, and write Incident Reports within 24 hours.
• Must have the ability to speak and write the English language legibly and be able to read English language appropriately when needed.
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Nursing Skills and general medical practices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and a person’s right to privacy.
• Knowledge of computers, office applications.
• Good verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• These candidates must be good in managing, organizing and in prioritizing of tasks.
• Must also possess problem solving approach.
• The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Good physical and mental health.

Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and see.

Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Ability to engage in skilled interaction with people who require behavior development to replace aggressive behavior.

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