Residential healthcare provider located in Parkville, MD has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Summary:
Seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled LPN to provide individualized nursing care to medically fragile and developmentally disabled individuals in a residential setting.
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Start: Immediate / as soon as credentialed.
Responsibilities:
Provide resident care in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice, the written plan of care, and the physician's plan of treatment.
Follow and implement individualized care plans developed by the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary team.
Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with the plan of care and facility policies.
Monitor residents' conditions and promptly report changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
Respond appropriately to residents' clinical and healthcare needs.
Collaborate with DSPs, nurses, program staff, families/guardians, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Follow all applicable DDA, healthcare, medication-management, safety, and agency policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and regulatory standards.
Promote a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.
Requirements:
Active compact LPN license.
Valid BLS/CPR certification.
Ability to care for and manage multiple residents in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Preferred Skills:
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential or DDA setting.