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Residential/Licensed Practical Nurse (Huntsville, Decatur, & Athens) Part-Time

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Huntsville, AL
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At Ability Plus , our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams... Ability Plus offers a community-inclusive home environment to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Ability Plus is seeking people who are enthusiastic, caring, capable and want to make a positive difference for residents and care recipients. We offer a supportive team environment and career development opportunities. Summary: Provides skilled nursing care to persons with intellectual/development disabilities in Ability Plus, Inc. residential and Day Service facilities in compliance with the Alabama Board of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice Act (Chapter 610-X-6). Provides for skilled nursing assessments, competency based training and ongoing health services education for patrons and employees of API. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (O ther duties may be assigned). Administers prescribed medications; Manages delivery and administration processes; Completes medical treatments as ordered. Monitors client's physical condition; Evaluates and records significant signs and symptoms deviating from normal established parameters; Coordinates physician referrals and orders, as appropriate. Applies critical thinking skills to affect focused nursing interventions and improved outcomes. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other physical assessment skills to detect deviations from normal accepted parameters and provides individualized care based on needs assessment. Directs and delegates training and supervision of personnel rendering direct medical care to consumers within assigned region. Facilitates and monitor employee performance and competency and recertification skills. Delegates and provides medication administration and documentation pursuant with state guidelines. Carries out documented company operational procedures, policies, and standards associated with this position. Recommends changes/improvements to existing operational procedure documents. Creates/complete activity reports to reflect progress and status in attaining patient health objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Provides skilled nursing care. Assumes emergency call as assigned. Supervises supports and evaluates ongoing performance of direct service personnel. Report as required in Therap. EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE : Experience as LPN/RN with emphasis in psychiatric nursing preferred. Active Alabama nursing license in good standing. Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined by Ability Plus insurance carrier. Acceptable background check. Current BCLS(AHA) Valid Diploma from an accredited nursing program. Willingness to complete and maintain ABN MAS certification. NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - The ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Exhibit strong interpersonal and clinical skills. Demonstrate instructional, analytical and computer skills. Possess social perceptiveness. Incorporate learning strategies for clinical modalities. Employ critical thinking, Maintain compliance will all applicable HIPAA, ADMH and ABN State and Federal regulations. Practice according to CDC recommended guidelines. Provide instruction for clients, family members and co-workers. Provide for a safe and comfortable environment. Manage a flexible work schedule and regional travel. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : Working conditions are normal for an office and home health care environment. Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients. Work may require weekend and evening work. Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
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Ability Plus
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May 15 on ApplicantPRO
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