Empower: abilities is Hiring an LPN

We're Hiring! Come join our team.

Part time to Full time

No Nights/Weekends!

$24 hour

Send resumes to Deannb@empowerabilities.org

Our office is located at 1450 W. Cambridge St. in Springfield

417-886-1188

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𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘: 𝗜𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION REPORTS TO: In Home Services Coordinator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED BY THIS INDIVIDUAL: None

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𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘:

 Adhere to agency policy and procedures.

 Act as a role model within and outside the agency.

 Perform duties as workload necessitates.

 Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward all associates, consumers, and

vendors.

 Communicate regularly with the supervisor about issues.

 Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

 Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

 Meet productivity standards.

 Ensure the needs of the agency and consumer are met by not limiting their efforts to the below-listed tasks.

 Understand and adhere to the Independent Living philosophy.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to In-Home Services clients according to the individual's plan of care set forth by DHSS or listed in the care plan for self-paid clients. The LPN provides services in the client’s home, completes service and client documentation, and maintains open communication with the supervisor to ensure the client's health, safety, and well-being.

𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:

LPN Essential Functions:

1. Performs in-home visits in accordance with the care plan.

2. Is responsible for timely documentation of services in both the consumer database and EVV system.

3. Maintains open communication with the IHS Coordinator and/or the Director of Home and Community Based Services and Compliance regarding concerns or issues related to the client's health, safety, and well-being.

4. Be available for case conferences and occasional staff meetings.

5. Administers In-Home Services in accordance with all regulations and guidelines of Department of Health and Senior Services and empower: abilities.

6. Office/administrative duties.

𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 (𝗟𝗣𝗡) | 𝟮-𝟮𝟬𝟰

LPN Essential Functions:

7. Perform authorized nurse visits, including the following tasks:

a. Monitor skin condition

b. Set up and administer prescribed oral medications

c. Nail care for the diabetic client or client with other contraindicating condition

d. Catheter care

e. General health evaluations

f. Advanced Personal Care monitoring

g. Administer Intramuscular Injections

8. Provide other services as authorized by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

9. Travel to conferences or workshops when requested.

10. Understand and adhere to the Independent Living Philosophy.

11. Must have reliable transportation, valid MO Driver’s License, and automobile liability insurance.

𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:

 Team player. Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals and talents to complete projects.

 Ability to organize and plan many tasks, projects, and information. Must be able to stay focused and follow up on assigned responsibilities independent of direct

supervision.

 Excellent communication skills including both written and verbal.

 Must be flexible, resourceful, and have strong initiative.

 Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

 Must possess accurate record-keeping skills.

 Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage difficult situations.

 Must be able to effectively listen and perform client assessment.

 Creative thinking.

 Flexibility in dealing with job functions and schedules.

𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:

 One year of verifiable experience with direct care of disabled or elderly individuals.

𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 (𝗟𝗣𝗡) | 𝟮-𝟮𝟬𝟰

 Sitting for prolonged periods in one posture, standing and walking on hard surfaces for short periods.

 Traveling to meetings or clients’ homes

 Hearing and speaking ability to receive and provide verbal information, in person, on the telephone, or via virtual meeting platforms.

 Vision sufficient to drive a vehicle, read, prepare, and proofread documents, read and enter information electronically, and perform assigned duties.

 Requires frequent viewing of computer monitors, documents or printed information.

 Reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects such as writing utensils, office items, paperwork, syringes, medication bottles, and operating keyboards.

 Lifting and carrying light objects up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds occasionally.

 Frequent bending, stooping, and squatting throughout the day.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:

 Current LPN license in good standing.

 Current Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required to perform the work.

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