St. Johnsbury, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, USA Req #24
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), IDDS
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a dynamic work experience backed by a supportive RN Team? As an LPN at NKHS, you will be part of the growing IDDS Nursing team, providing training, oversight, consultation, nursing care, and program planning and development, in a variety of settings, to individuals served by the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services Division. Experience lots of variety and flexibility with a combination of office, community, and residential-based work. An opportunity for either a new LPN or seasoned professional.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Provide “nursing oversight” for non-licensed staff in residential and community settings, to include but not limited to physical assessment, monitoring and dispensing of medications, nursing care, provision of special care procedures, first aid, health monitoring, etc., for identified consumers.
- Help train, oversee and monitor identified staff in medication administration for IDDS Consumers.
- Provide physical assessments to individuals in the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services program and liaison with other NKHS services to address the needs of residents in various Agency settings.
- Liaison with other community health service providers.
- Develop individual service plans with consumer’s team for those consumers with identified health related needs. Consult with IDDS consumers, family members and staff on health and medical related issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Vermont licensure as a LPN required.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Competitive wage starting at $26.69/hour + based on experience.
- Health and dental insurance.
- 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
- Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
- Outstanding employee wellness program.
- Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off, long-term care plan, and additional optional benefits.
NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
- Pay Type: Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate: $26.69
- Job Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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