LPN Adult Group Home - Private Care

Job Description This position involves providing nursing care ina home care setting, offering high-quality services tailored to individualswith brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance usedisorders, or emotional and behavioral challenges. Key responsibilitiesinclude:

 

Duties andResponsibilities:

• Deliver nursing care and personal support in accordance with patient needs within a home care environment.
• Conduct health assessments, administer treatments prescribed by physicians, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served to ensure high standards of care.
• Administer medications, maintain accurate documentation, and oversee staff involved in medication administration.
• Implement health care services outlined in Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Train staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical professionals and external agencies to coordinate consistent care.
• Provide educational training for individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sexual health, STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
• Maintain a structured and supportive home environment to promote patient health and recovery.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a related field, or state-approved nursing certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience with individuals in the served population.
• Active state licensure as an LPN or LVN.
• A valid driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• State-required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, HIV/AIDS training, BBP, and ACT certification.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff, individuals served, and their families.

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.