LVN / LPN

Job description

Our Company ResCare Community Living: ResCare Community Living is now part of Sevita Overview: Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client’s health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor. Responsibilities: - Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor - Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed - Assists in medical/health appointments as needed - Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan - Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician - Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner - Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment Medication Adminis...