Meridian ServicesWhere Dreams and Opportunities Align!Licensed Practical NurseResidential Group Homes and Day ProgramWage: $70,000 annual salary, plus a full benefits packageSchedule: 40 hours a week. This position does come with an evening and weekend rotation, which may include taking phone calls to provide guidance on medical needs/questions from group homes, or helping train our medication administration class.Location: Our LPN s and RN s work both in our office in Golden Valley as well as visit different group homes throughout the Twin Cities and the day program in Hopkins.Company Perks:*Medical and Dental Coverage*Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life*Paid Time Off*401 K plan*Paid volunteer time*Tuition Reimbursement*Dog-Friendly Corporate Office*Weekly snack day at Corporate*Childcare at Corporate for Employees*Growth Opportunities*Employee of the month recognition and gift cardMeridian Services:Meridian Services and Zenith Services provide assistance to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. Our programs include 30 residential group homes in Minnesota, services provided in person's own home and our vocational center which is located in Hopkins. Our services are delivered with a person-centered approach and according to the unique interests and aptitudes of the individuals we serve.Job Summary:This position provides support in our residential group home programs in the Twin Cities and surrounding Metro. You can be a part of providing medical guidance and direction to our organization to help support persons within their own homes in the community. This position is a great opportunity to make a difference in people s lives every day.Duties include:Provide medical guidance and direction to our Program Management and Direct Support Professionals regarding any medical concerns or issues of persons we provide services to.Assist with teaching medication class to Direct Support ProfessionalsConduct audits of medication logs, Log notes (Tlogs), General Event Reports (GER) medications and appointments at our different group homes and our day program. This is done on a schedule in combination with our other nurses.Be an advocate as needed and requested at medical appointments for persons served.Assist with medical related concerns/communications for persons served with medical providers.Assist with intake and discharge process at our group homes and our day program.Other misc. nursing duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications:LPN that is passionate about training staff on medical equipment and psychotropic medication monitoring and administration Skilled at delivering and teaching a class, Medication Administration to new hires and for review purposes with current staffSkilled at teaching injectable medications, providing individualized care and medication needs for person served.Proven ability to provide quality patient care and be an advocate to/for patientsApproachable demeanor with ability to answer medical related questions from staff, while providing a teaching approach through the communicationStrong organizational, reasoning and problem-solving skillsExceptional inter-personal communication skillsMinimum Qualifications:Current State Licensure as an LPNAbility to pass Background CheckValid Driver s License and acceptable driving record per Meridian Service s policyPrefer at least 1-2 years experience working within NursingMeridian Services in an equal opportunity employer.Meridian Services CAREERS www.Meridiansvs.com/openings
Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion Associates
07/02/2024
Minneapolis,MN