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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Magnolia Community Services, Inc

Posted 11/01/24

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100 Central Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121

Inactive
Full-Time
Experienced
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Help us lead the way for adults with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides nursing care to assigned individuals with developmental disabilities in their group homes, and in other client areas.

  • Administers medications and treatments as assigned in group homes.
  • Provides information to direct care staff relative to the implementation of clients’ healthcare services and programs.
  • Documents all pertinent health-related data and follow up in accordance with company policy.
  • Notifies family members of injuries and acute illnesses.
  • Reports all health care needs of clients to physician for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Communicates changes in clients' Behavioral Management Medication and the reasons for these changes to direct care staff.
  • Attends off-campus doctors/hospital appointments with clients as needed.
  • Available for all shifts including weekends and holidays when needed, available as part of on-call after-hours rotation.
  • Understands and complies with Magnolia’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements of the position:

  • Practical Nurse License
  • Louisiana Driver’s License
  • Proof of auto insurance
  • Acceptable driving record
  • At least 21 years of age

Magnolia offers:

  • Bonus pay on weekends.
  • A safe and secure work environment.
  • A team of professionals who are driven to lead the way for the individuals we support to have a life filled with options and opportunities, enabling them to achieve their goals.

If you believe in our vision of a better future for those with developmental disabilities and have the skill set to help, we encourage you to apply for this position!


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About Magnolia Community Services, Inc

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At Magnolia Community Services, we are leading the way for people with developmental disabilities on many different levels.

On a daily basis, we work with individuals to help them achieve their vocational and personal goals, ensure their access to safe, affordable housing, and all the wonderful cultural and community resources our region has to offer.

In our work, we incorporate best practices and innovative strategies in our daily interactions with the people we support. We continuously research and implement better systems for service delivery so that we remain at the top of our industry. We are able to do this through the combined efforts of our dedicated employees, our clients’ families, and through the support of our generous donors.