Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- IDD/DD New

A healthcare services organization in Virginia is actively seeking a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a promising opportunity with their growing team in Suffolk.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:

• Prepare and implement written plans of care for each resident
• Prepare monthly progress reports relative to the Nursing Plans of Care and new needs as they are identified
• Update monthly nursing reports for all consumers
• Provide healthcare training to residents, staff, and/or families as necessary
• Schedule, monitor, and ensure documentation of all medical services required by consumers
• Supervise the implementation of policies and procedures concerning medication storage, handling, and administration
• Review MARs and physicians orders weekly, to ensure proper administration by Residential Technicians
• Participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of work experience with the Developmentally Disabled population
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program
• VA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Experience with Psychiatric / Behavioral Healthcare Nursing
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong atteniton to detail
• Highly organized