Job Description
ATC Healthcare is looking for a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse! The LPN/LVN provides skilled nursing services to patients in facilities, including hospitals; long term care and psychiatric hospitals; centers for the developmentally disabled; public health facilities; and veterans’ hospitals. The LPN/LVN is under the direction of a professional registered nurse or medical doctor and provides a variety of related services to maintain a therapeutic environment.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
Primary Purpose:
Provide health care oversight, direct nursing care, and coordination of medical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in a CRA, CLS, Day Program, ensuring compliance with DBHDD, HFRA, and state regulatory requirements.
Multiple Shifts Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Weekends (6 a.m. - 6p.m. / 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
Core Job Duties:
Health Care Oversight & Coordination
- Monitor, assess, and document individuals' health status regularly.
- Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensure timely scheduling and follow-up for all medical, dental, vision, and specialist appointments.
- Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and other medical providers to coordinate care.
Direct Nursing Care
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Perform nursing procedures (e.g., wound care, tube feeding, catheter care) as required.
- Provide first aid and emergency care when necessary.
- Monitor and document vital signs and health-related data.
Medication Management
- Oversee medication administration system, including MAR (Medication Administration Record) maintenance.
- Conduct medication counts, audits, and ensure proper storage of medications.
- Train and oversee Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in proxy caregiver medication administration (if applicable).
- Ensure medication error reporting and corrective action.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with DBHDD Health & Safety standards, HRFA rules, and Individual Service Plans (ISP) requirements.
- Participate in internal and external audits, site reviews, and inspections (e.g., DBHDD, HFRA).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date nursing and medical records.
Training & Support
- Train and support CRA staff on health-related topics (e.g., seizure management, infection control, diabetes care, nutrition).
- Provide education to individuals and families on health maintenance and wellness.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
Documentation & Reporting
- Complete required documentation timely and accurately (nursing notes, incident reports, health assessments).
- Track and report communicable diseases and other reportable conditions as required.
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) activities, health risk screening tool (HRST) monitoring, and follow-up.
- Implement health protocols and monitor their effectiveness.
- Assist in investigations of healthcare-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
Additional Duties
- Participate in on-call rotation for medical support as needed.
- Provide support during emergencies, evacuations, and drills.
- Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Program Director.
Qualifications (Typically Required)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Georgia.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred).
- Knowledge of DBHDD, HFRA, and Georgia proxy caregiver regulations (preferred).
- CPR and First Aid certification (required).
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work