LVN / RN

apartment Community Options, Inc. location_onGreensburg, PA 15601, US

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in Greensburg, PA. The nurse delivers care to individuals in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Starting pay for LVN: $31.00 per hour

Starting pay for RN: $35.00 per hour

Responsibilities

Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law

Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)

Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services

Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments

Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals

Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed

Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs

Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely

Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field

Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities

Valid nursing license

Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages

Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports

Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.

403b Retirement Plan.

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.

Great coworkers/team that support you!

University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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