Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pay Range: $22.00 hourly
Provide comprehensive nursing care and intervention under the direction of a registered nurse to ensure that the health care needs of individuals receiving services are met. Assist individuals receiving services, as needed, in their day to day activities providing instruction and assistance as necessary.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assumes all of the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional.
- Responsible for passing medications.
- Reports to program RN for all medical issues and guidance.
- Provides comprehensive nursing care, including detection of signs of illness or dysfunction. Provides routine and emergency nursing intervention as needed/assigned by RN. Enacts PRN and standing orders as approved by a physician.
- Able to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
- Documents pertinent care according to Springbrook Policies...