LPN Nurse Consultant

Job Type Contract Description

Nurse Consultant - LPN

Reports to: Director of Residential Services

Supervises: None

Up to 30 Hours monthly

Internal contacts: Department Staff; Administrative Staff; Consumers

External contacts: Physicians; Parents/Guardians, Other Healthcare Providers, MW Case Managers, Other Funding Sources, Other Providers; Pharmacy Representatives

Work environment: 25% Office; 75% Community/Program Sites

Scheduled work hours: Flexible/non-standard hours

Job Summary:

• The Nurse Consultant LPN is responsible for the service delivery of Wellness Coordination as defined by the 5th amendment to the Indiana Code IN.0378.R02.05 as defined in Appendix C. 
• MUST BE WILLING TO COMPLETE WELLNESS FOR MARION, HENDRICKS, AND MORGAN COUNTIES. 
• The Nurse Consultant LPN is responsible for conducting pre-service and in-service employee training sessions in CPR/First Aid and Wellness plans. 
• The Nurse Consultant LPN will provide Wellness Coordination services to monitor the health status, high-risk plans, and medication administration for assigned program participants. They will act as a resource for all areas of the wellness plan to the entire service team.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Indiana nursing license, LPN.
• Two or more years of experience working with individuals with disabilities are preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or training experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, make presentations, and write concise reports for all levels of employees.
• Certification with the Red Cross to teach CPR/First Aid is required.
• Dependable transportation, valid Indiana driver’s license, and proof of personal automobile insurance.
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds; upper body leverage strength required.
• Ability to travel between offices.
• Work non-standard, flexible hours.