LVN/LPT Adult Residential - San Luis Obispo

Company: BrightSpring Health Services
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: April 30, 2020

Job Description:

Title: LVN/LPT Adult Residential - San Luis Obispo
Job Category: Licensed Practical Nurse
Line of Business: Residential Services
Branding: ResCare
About this Career Opportunity: Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. ResCare is a one of a kind company who not only offers the chance to change people's lives but also offers educational, vocational and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provide 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence. Monitoring clients vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the case manager and physician assessmentsAdministration of medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results.Complete routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech TherapistsInsure infection control policies are maintained at all times, reports possible communicable diseases or infections and insures the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implementedAccurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needsOrdering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all timesEnsures all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician.Monitors incidents involving individuals. Ensures incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and case managers are informed; examines the individual following the incidentEnsuring all medical equipment is maintained and report faulty equipment to DME for repairOther duties as assigned. Position Requirements
Proof of current license as an LPN or LVN in good standing from the state(s) of practiceCurrent CPR certificationAbility to work in a home-like setting.Be able to bend stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of timeAble to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting 50 poundsKnowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needsMust have completed post secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as an LPN or LVN Additional Information
Benefits ResCare offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability, life, and tuition reimbursement. All employees age 21 and older are eligible to participate in the 401(k) retirement savings plan. ResCare also offers a PayOUT program that allows employees to set their own pay day. Click here to learn more about this program.
About Our Company Join us in transforming peoples' lives and their communities! ResCare is a one-of-a-kind human services company offering services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, as well as education, vocational training, and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a LVN/LPT Adult Residential - San Luis Obispo. About this Line of Business We cover thousands of homes across the country, with a comprehensive range of programs and services, including host home and foster care. ResCare partners with people in the community who open their homes to individuals with disabilities and assists families by providing adoption and foster care services. With almost four decades of experience in the IDD services field, our aim is to be the provider-of-choice in the development of unique and proprietary service offerings and technologies - working toward innovative care models and leading health outcomes with states and payers.
ResCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
879 Meinecke Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1732 USA PandoLogic.Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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