REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

　　Licensed Practical Nurse

　　Pay: $20 /hr.

　　Schedule: 7am - 8pm (1-3 days week)

　　Signing Bonus: $3,000

　　Full time or part time, three 12 or 13 hour shifts, every other weekend

　　Duties include:

　　Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals served

　　Complete health assessments and provide input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan

　　Follow-up on all physician orders and ensure follow-through on individual’s medical/dental appointments

　　Monitor, administer, and record medications promptly, acting as a liaison to pharmacy

　　Review medication error forms, analyze errors, and make recommendations for procedural changes

　　Conduct quality assurance checks on health care records

　　Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company policy and all external guidelines

　　Partner with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment

　　Administer, track, and maintain log for testing of staff members and individuals

　　Provide training to staff members on topics such as medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control

　　Provide training for individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation

　　On an as-needed basis, coordinate, organize, or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals to activities and appointments

　　Participate in the on-call system as needed; may be required to be accessible after hours for emergency coverage

　　Qualifications:

　　Associate Degree in Nursing or related field or a graduate of an accredited LPN program

　　One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity

　　Current state LPN License

　　Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services

　　Why Join Us?

　　Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week

　　401(k)

　　Paid time off and holiday pay

　　Pay On Demand Available

　　Come join our amazing team of committed, caring professionals. Apply Today!

　　Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

　　We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

　　Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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