Licensed Practical Nurse

WHO WE ARE
CCAR Industries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our homes and program sites are located in Charleston, IL.

AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY
The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. The employee will:
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Honor and support rights and confidentiality
• Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

JOB SUMMARY
This is a daytime, Monday through Friday position with holidays, evenings, and weekends off. The LPN will assist the Residential Nurse Trainer to coordinate care and ensure that the medical needs of the individuals served by the agency are met.  

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
• Check the accuracy of monthly medication shipments and provide documentation for corrections/changes to the pharmacy with oversight by the Nurse Trainer
• Deliver medications to eight group homes in Charleston on a monthly basis
• Assist the Nurse Trainer in reviewing electronic MAR records and medication errors
• Monitor medication administration passes made by authorized direct support personnel to ensure compliance with applicable rules and policies/procedures
• Provide clinical nursing services, as assigned
• Maintain written records of services provided, such as nursing notes
• Provide advice and/or assistance for emergency or non-routine medical situations, including first aid treatment
• Assist the Nurse Trainer to complete Health Risk Screening Tool assessments and update the data contained within the system
• Administer medications that cannot be administered by non-licensed personnel, as needed

 REQUIREMENTS
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess an unencumbered Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Previous clinical experience and/or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required
• Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
• Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
• Must possess basic computer skills and have familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel

SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday from 8 am – 5 pm (40 hours per week)

WAGES
$28 per hour - $30 per hour, depending upon experience

PAY SCHEDULE
Staff are paid every two weeks with a direct deposit option available upon request

BENEFITS AVAILABLE
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Offered: Health Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account option
• Profit-Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) Investment Plan option

QUESTIONS
Text: (501) 203-9636 
Call: (217) 460-9119