Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Sevita
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

*Licensed Practical Nurse (Travel LPN) - $28-$32 / hr. - M-F, Day Shift, Flexible schedule - Lafayette, IN*

*\*\*Some traveling involved between the Lafayette and West Lafayette areas\*\**

Indiana Mentors, a member of the Sevita family, provides services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges.

*Licensed Practical Nurse, Traveling *
This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have large impact by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability.

* Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
* Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
* Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician's orders and personal care services.
* Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
* Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
* Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers.
* Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.

_*Qualifications:*_

* Associate's 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.
* Additional certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
* Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.
* You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to the individuals we serve.

_*Why Join Us?*_

* Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
* Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
* 401(k) with company match.
* Paid time off and holiday pay.
* Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
* Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

*We have a rewarding work environment for you - come join our team - *_*Apply Today!*_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Standard shift:
* Day shift



Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lafayette, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
* LPN License (Required)


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