What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at FREE AIR LIFE?
Benefits:
Experience with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) refers to conditions that affect cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior (e.g., autism, Down syndrome).
Co-morbidities are additional medical or mental health conditions that occur alongside IDD, such as:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Experience with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) refers to conditions that affect cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior (e.g., autism, Down syndrome).
Co-morbidities are additional medical or mental health conditions that occur alongside IDD, such as:
- Seizure disorders
- Anxiety or depression
- ADHD
- Diabetes or hypertension
- Mobility or speech impairments
- Other Mental Health
- Monitor patients vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed
- Assist patients with daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating)
- Perform basic wound care and dressing changes
- Collect samples for lab testing (blood, urine, etc.)
- Maintain accurate patient records and report changes
- Help patients and families understand care plans
- Case Management
- Management Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and patience
- Basic clinical and technical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Player
- Behavioral health awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Care plan implementation
- Communication with nonverbal patients
- Medication management
- Train new staff (policies, systems, best practices)
- Provide ongoing professional development
- Provide regular supervision meetings (1:1 and team)
- Guide case managers on complex cases
- Offer feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Support staff with challenges, stress, or burnout
Salary : $35 - $38