Nurse LPN Special Needs (Jacksonville, AL Area)
Job description
The Learning Tree offers a community-based residential option for children and adolescents, ages 6-21, that have significant behavior challenges. Their educational services are delivered in one of our community-based school campuses. Individualized instructional programs are provided in a nurturing, supportive environment using applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles. Our program provides each child 24-hour care in a homelike setting that is suited to their unique and special needs. Other services include vocational skill training, advanced medical services, applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dietary services and more.
Educational services are certified by the Alabama Department of Education. Homes are certified by Alabama Department of Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities.
Duties include (not limited to):
- Medication Checks and oversight of administration of medications and staff training related to medication administration
- Ensure correct documentation of medication administration
- Communicate information about student change of medical condition to staff
- Maintain student medical records, including setting up files for new students as needed
- Occasionally schedule appointments for students with medical providers
- Oversee ordering and inventory of medications
- Ensure storage of medications in compliance with applicable standards
- Group Home medication audits
- Able to communicate professionally and respectfully with nursing department and staff
- Other duties deemed necessary by CNS (discussed in interview)
Education and Requirements:
- Valid and current non restricted, unencumbered nursing license
- A good driving record with current vehicle insurance
- Dependable transportation
- Ability to work in team setting as well as independently
- Pass a Federal and DHR background check
Physical Requirement:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential and required job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal standards including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
Benefits:
- Excellent Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Orthodontic Health Insurance -- Complementary Vision (VSP) and $100,000 life insurance policy through Lincoln Life Insurance
- Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Account
- Generous Discretionary Leave Policy -- start at 20-24 days a year depending on shift!
- Paid Training and Professional Development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- School
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks recommended, cleaning and sanitizing practices in place
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jacksonville, AL 36265: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: One location
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