Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) - Female - The Arc of Prince George's County

• Read and review each individual’s nursing care plan.
• Observe and assess each individual present during the shift and document any relevant findings in the nursing notes. 
• Administer medications and document on the Medication Administration Record. 
• Post all medication changes and clearly communicate these to staff and to the delegating nurse.
• Provide all therapeutic treatments that require a licensed practitioner
• Contact professionals as needed to resolve acute problems (Delegating Nurse, Physician, Program Manager/Program Administrator)

• Implement nursing plans of care.
• Ensure that the home is comfortable and clean by assisting with household tasks and communicating needs to the supervisor.
• Provide training and support to individuals in the program to help them achieve greater independence in managing their health. 
• Works in cooperation with a delegating nurse, Program Administrator and Program Manager to perform duties essential to providing quality healthcare to individuals receiving services at the Arc services.
• Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance in personal grooming and hygiene to include assistance with toileting, oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, and lifting/transferring (when indicated).
• Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individuals as necessary
• Turns and repositions individuals, alone or with assistance, to promote skin integrity according to the individuals’ nursing plan of care

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and leisure activities within the home to promote independence. 
• Encourage exercise to maintain optimum health. 
• Promote family involvement via effective communication and positive interactions. 
• Provide direct assistance so that the individuals can fully participate in community activities of their choice. 
• Encourage and assist individuals with healthy nutrition, both at home and in the community. 

• Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individuals and the individuals’ family members and/or other interested parties.
• Documents progress on Individual Outcomes, and completes daily activity and communication logs in the iCare data base system.
• Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
• Observes and documents individuals’ behaviors, such as feeding patterns, and bowel patterns 
• Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Behavior Support Plans and implements plan in a consistent manner.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the individual’s Person Center Plan and implements plan in a consistent manner.  
• Completes DDA and agency-related trainings as required

• Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
• Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality in regards to individuals and in relation to staff issues.

• Assist with medical appointments as needed. 
• Serve as liaison to the pharmacy and to medical professionals as needed.
• Assist with coverage during medical emergencies. 
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality in regards to the individuals’ care. 
• Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with all members of the staff, family members, professionals and community members.  

• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry an individual of medium build with assistance (such as 2-person lift).  The LPN may perform tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluid, or tissues and use protective equipment as required.  

• A valid LPN license for the state of Maryland is required.  
• Must have at least 1 year of related experience working with individuals in a care-giving setting.  
• A good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license is a must. 
• The candidate must be able to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc.  
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills such as personal care provision and repositioning skills is required.   
• Must be able to lift a person with assistance (two-person lift).

Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county. We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are:• Community Living where we provide and manage group living homes;• Family and Personal supports where we provide 1:1 individual supports;• Employment Services provides job training and employment opportunities for the people we support; and• Day Programs where we offer meaningful outings in the community.