LPN Nurse Consultant

Description

Nurse Consultant - LPN

Reports to: Director of Residential Services

Supervises: None

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 VANDERBURGH. 
• 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

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