Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta

Dunwoody, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Support, Medication Coordination, Healthcare Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Assessment, Staff Training, Care Planning, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Documentation, Crisis Management, Case Management

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Atlanta, GA | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services| Part-Time Provide steady clinical support. Protect health and dignity. Help people thrive. Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a skilled, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing health-related oversight, medication coordination, and nursing support in community-based programs. With a 125-year history of serving individuals and families of all faiths, JF&CS is a trusted community resource. In this role, you’ll help ensure quality care, safe routines, regulatory compliance, and clear coordination between individuals, staff, families, and medical providers. The north star for this role is simple: keep individuals safe, stable, and supported through consistent, high-quality nursing oversight. The Role at a Glance Part-time position Community-based work across program sites; travel and home visits required Mix of independent work and collaboration with program staff and leadership Hands-on clinical coordination, documentation, and staff support Reports to: Registered Nurse (Developmental Disabilities Division Nurse) What You’ll Be Responsible For Healthcare Oversight & Compliance Provide healthcare oversight and documentation to maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures, Medicaid waiver services, CARF standards, and applicable regulations for program participants. Ensure health care protocols are current and followed. Medication & Care Coordination Coordinate medication management for individuals in the independent living program. Consult with staff, individuals, families, and medical professionals to facilitate health care management. Coordinate appointments and monitor annual physicals. Assessments, Visits & Follow-Up Conduct and document supervisory home visits at least every 60 days (and as needed). Provide follow-up supervision with individuals and staff to resolve health-related concerns. Promptly report health-related issues identified during assessments or relayed by staff to the RN. Training & Team Support Conduct and document annual skill checks for staff as needed. Provide in-service trainings for staff as needed. Attend Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings as needed. Documentation & Scheduling Maintain client care plans, physicals, and the supervisory home-visit schedule. Maintain accurate documentation to support quality care and compliance. On-Call Coverage Manage the on-call nursing emergency cell phone in rotation with the department RN, including overnight, weekend, and vacation coverage. Requirements You are: Professional, organized, and detail-oriented Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities A strong communicator who can collaborate with diverse teams and families Reliable, accountable, and calm under pressure You have: Active, in-good-standing Georgia LPN license (required) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Active, in-good-standing Georgia driver’s license (required) Ability to maintain required 16 h annual training (DBHDD) Education & Experience 5 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (required) Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred) Computer proficiency (required) Physical Demands High energy level; ability to work with a diverse population with tact, maturity, and flexibility. Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments; ability to concentrate and focus on information, reports, and outcome measures; and comfort working in a high-performance team environment. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting for more than four hours each day, lifting 50 lb or less (per HRST requirement) and other physical requirements required to complete essential functions of the position. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Work Environment May vary from site to site as the employee travels frequently for home visits, meetings, and events. Schedule Part-time; may include on-call rotation (overnight/weekend coverage as scheduled) Why JF&CS? At JF&CS, this work is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team helping individuals live fuller, more independent lives while building connections that truly matter. What We Offer: Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance 401(k) with employer matching Paid parental leave Benefits eligibility for part-time positions may vary based on scheduled hours and agency policy. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results for both. In addition, tuberculosis (TB) testing and fingerprinting may be required, as applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees’ unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight, medication coordination, and nursing support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based programs. Ensure regulatory compliance through documentation, home visits, and staff training while coordinating care with medical providers and families.