Full-time LPN

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | United States

Job description

RHD is hiring in Cedar Rapids!

The primary role of a LPN is the oversight, coordination and direct intervention of any and all health-related issues directly or indirectly related to any and all participants of the program.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Maintains nursing documentation and medication records.
• Assists residents in learning about their medications; assures that medications are taken as physician ordered and recorded in electronic MAR.
• Provides nursing care including, but not limited to, wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, etc. 
• Assesses residents’ health and emotional needs. 
• Communicates with other members of the nursing and program staff; communicates serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director. 
• Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not talking about residents in public areas.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license. 

Requirements:

Physical requirements:

Lifting Requirements:

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Unit Director.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee!

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Salary

$23.86 per hour