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Full or Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location:
Oregon City, OR
Description:
Community Access Services in Oregon City, OR is looking to hire a Full or Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in a group home setting with individuals with developmental disabilities. Part-time is on Saturday and Sunday's. Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries? Do you want the chance to flex your nursing muscles, grow your skills , and really focus on the nursing scope? Would you like to join a nonprofit company that provides a great work environment ? If so, please read on! This nursing position earns a competitive wage of $37/hour . We provide our full-time LPNs with excellent benefits , including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a 403(B) pension plan, a flexible spending account (FSA), a health reimbursement account (HRA), an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, 7 paid holidays, and referral bonuses . We are also offering our LPNs a relocation incentive to join our team. If this sounds like the right full-time nursing opportunity with a flexible schedule for you, apply today and join our caregiving team! ABOUT COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES Community Access Services is a private nonprofit organization that provides residential, community, and employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live and work in our community. Serving Oregonians for more than 30 years, we are a trusted service provider dedicated to the advocacy of individuals living with IDD and protecting their human rights. We pride ourselves on our local, grassroots culture, and our strong historical involvement in the deinstitutionalization of IDD services. Our mission is to respect all individuals and help them create healthy and fulfilling lives in their homes, communities, and workplaces. In addition to providing person-centered services to individuals, we are also dedicated to offering our more than 230 employees opportunities for career development and advancement . We value family and strive to create a positive team-oriented environment where our employees feel valued and are proud of the work that they do . A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you play a vital role in our nonprofit organization. Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our purpose! You provide skilled nursing care for medically fragile individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. This group home has a fun and happy environment and is a favorite among CAS employees! Our residents are so great they're impossible not to love and build great bonds with. We serve five young adults in a unique setting with two LPNs and two direct support professionals (DSPs) on shift at all times. This means there are four staff members available for five residents. You assist individuals with disabilities to meet their personal needs, which include preparing meals, administering medications, assisting with hygiene, and lifting clients in and out of wheelchairs. Collaborating with the RN manager and residential site supervisor, you assist in providing emergency caregiving services when needed. Each day, you check the patients' status and read the communication log. You review medical progress notes and other documentation to assess the daily needs of those we serve. You also carefully and accurately complete documentation of your own. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent caregiving service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. As you encourage leisure activities and promote new experiences, you ensure that socialization needs are being met. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this nursing position! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) LPN license in good standing in the state of Oregon before starting the position Knowledge about tube feeding, care of J & G tubes, nebulizer treatments, IV maintenance, and familiarity with various pumps Reliable transportation Desire to work with individuals with disabilities Having current CPR / first aid certification and the ability to acquire IV certification within 3 months of hire is preferred. A valid driver's license and the willingness to become a company driver would be a plus. This job is perfect for candidates with a hospital background or for new graduates. We offer skills not taught at hospitals! Are you patient and friendly? Do you have a heart for serving those with disabilities? Are you organized with an eye for details? Do you want a job that offers a flexible schedule? If yes, you might just be perfect for this caregiving position with our nonprofit! WORK SCHEDULE FOR A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) This full or part-time caregiving position with our nonprofit works schedule as assigned . ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CAREGIVING TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this full-time nursing job with our nonprofit that comes with a flexible schedule, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you! COVID Considerations: Masking Required per detailed company policy Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by hire date or have requested and granted a medical or religious exception Location: 97045 Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Community Access Services
Posted:
August 25 on ApplicantPro
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