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InCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities.  We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), are expected to model and promote the organization’s mission and values in every aspect of their work.

Position Summary:

The primary function of the Licensed Practical Nurse is performing nursing activities, supports, care and treatment to children and adolescents in accordance with the policies of InCommunity and the State of Georgia Nursing Licensing. Bureau. The Licensed Practical Nurse will be expected to work closely with an interdisciplinary team (Behavior Specialist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, etc), related service providers, families and other agencies as appropriate. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the shift lead for the home
• Responsible for the management of the unit
• Ensure the unit is clean and equipment is in good working condition
• Coordinate nursing care for individuals
• Contact doctor as needed to report, clarify or discuss issues.
• Completing entire shift as assigned and being properly relieved by the oncoming nurse, including getting report and counting and signing off on narcotics.
• Provide skilled nursing care, complete health assessments and evaluations as required
• Administer and supervise the administration of medication
• Ensure that the daily activity schedule is followed and that there is structured activity (skills trainng and education) occurring in the home
• Perform medication management functions
• Responsible for the daily management of the unit during assigned shift
• Promptly reports to Registered Nurse and family of changes in the individual’s condition
• Ensure the unit is clean and equipment is in good working condition
• Coordinate nursing care for individuals
• Contact RN and doctor as needed to report, clarify or discuss issues.
• Review doctor’s orders
• Supervise and direct the activities of direct care staff  agency staff
• Ensure that the client is in a safe and productive environment at all times
• Problem-solve issues and concerns as they arise in the home to ensure that the individuals’ needs are being met according to best practice
• Communicate with pharmacy to order medications for individuals as needed
• Ensure that monitoring of medications for individuals receiving services and assist staff with medication issues. Review medication administration reports for assigned homes and supervise individual with self-administered medications.
• Participate in staff meetings of crisis home staff
• Meet with the Registered Nurse on a routine basis to discuss and resolve current issues
• Assists with interviewing, hiring and training employees for the crisis homes
• Assist with performance appraisals and disciplinary actions
• Review direct care staff progress notes and discuss with the appropriate staff member any discrepancies notes on the record (i.e. lack of documentation, inappropriate restrictions or lack of appropriate consequences; situations in which the current behavior program or treatment approach were not followed appropriately; check each report to ensure that time, date, signatures are correct
• Maintain highly organized, consistent, thorough and systematic recordkeeping practices
• Review and audit direct care staff records to ensure compliance
• Provide consultation regarding crisis intervention and critical incident supports
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours of incident, as required
• Monitor house funds, i.e. making funds available for recreational events, document individual spending of funds, collecting receipts and follow GCSS administrative finance procedures and policies
• Follow the weekly/monthly menu with individual assistance.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse, to ensure the homes are managed well and run efficiently and in accordance to all applicable Rules and Regulations
• Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program visitations
• Accept all other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Education, Certifications & Experience Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing
• A minimum of at least two (2) years’ experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• A minimum of three years’ recent experience working with individuals who have autism spectrum disorders and their families. The candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to implement supportive strategies, and a commitment to promoting independence and quality of life for the individuals served.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in office, program, and residential settings with a moderate noise level.
• While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, communicate, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel Required

• Position requires no travel

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position directly supervises the activities of the Direct Support Professional and Registered Behavioral Technicians and agency staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees for the crisis homes.