Licensed Practical Nurse - PM Shift at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

28.22

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care, Medication Administration, G-Tube Feeding, Documentation, Client Support, Clinical Supervision, Emergency Response, Intellectual Disabilities Care, Developmental Disabilities Care

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Join our team and experience the work atmosphere you have always wanted to be a part of! We offer realistic patient caseloads that result in a reasonable workflow. This practice will allow you to really get to know your patients! Bingham Gardens facility provides care for adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your expertise. Their growth. Our shared mission. Experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package: * Shift Differential and Weekend Differential pay * Sign on Bonus! * $$ Pay increases based on education and years of nursing experience * Generous Paid Time Off, available upon completion of orientation * Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year * Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance * Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More! New Vista supports Nursing Certification in Developmental Disabilities. Location Bingham Gardens - 4405 Louise Underwood Way, Louisville KY 40216 Required Education and Experience * Must possess an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Valid Nursing license by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a state Nursing Board in the “Compact State Agreement”. Preferred Education and Experience * Two (2) years related experience and/or training as a Nurse and at least 1 year with Developmental Disabilities or Psychiatric Nurse experience. * Must be able to read, write and speak in English language. * Must be able to pass national background checks ( no pending court dates, violent crime or felony) Must be able to pass drug screening standards. This is a full time nursing position, typical hours for this position are 6PM - 6AM. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Responsible for ensuring all Bingham Gardens residents are given ample and sufficient supports and services necessary to ensure they can become an active member within the community which will assist with enhancing their lives. * Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Supervisor performs nursing delegated duties in the care of ill or injured clients. * Prepares, administers, and charts medication. * Performs medical treatment instructed by the physician. * Makes appointments for medical follow up as directed by physician. * Gives injections. * Administers G-tube feedings and care. * Documents all nursing care provided, following guidelines for documentation. * Gathers preliminary medical information from client for physician. * Reports unusual incidents with staff or clients. * Attends all in-service training program and participates in drills for and responds to facility emergencies. #HW1 ---------------------------------------- New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for ensuring residents receive necessary supports to become active community members, enhancing their lives. This includes performing delegated nursing duties under clinical supervision, preparing, administering, and charting medications, and performing physician-instructed medical treatments.