Licensed Practical Nurse - Staff Nurse

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated NIGHT(3PM-11PM) LPN to join our clinical team, specializing in high-acuity care within a Long-Term Residential Skilled Nursing

GROUP HOME

setting. This role focuses on supporting a small, consistent group of up to seven individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia . The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment and specialized expertise in Tracheal-intubation care and Therap Software documentation. Responsibilities To include but not limited to

Specialized Clinical Care:

provide tracheal intubation care, manage airway devices (including ventilators), and perform complex procedures such as catheterization, nephrostomy care , and GJ Tube (gastrostomy) feeding.

Patient Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive physical exams, monitor vital signs, and update healthcare screenings to ensure proactive intervention.

Medication & Therapy:

Administer medications and injections; manage CP Therapy (Vest) and provide sterile specimen collection.

Documentation & Compliance:

Maintain precise electronic records in Therap while strictly adhering to HIPAA and infection control protocols.

Care Coordination:

Manage discharge planning, facilitate case management, and provide health coaching on chronic disease management, when warranted.

Patient Advocacy:

Escort residents to diagnostic appointments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, when warranted.

Qualifications Licensure:

Valid LPN or RN license in the state of practice; BLS Certification through the American Heart Association is highly preferred, but we will accept other vendors.

Clinical Expertise:

Proven experience with Tracheal Care , sterile processing, and diagnostic evaluations. Familiarity with

ICD-10/CPT

coding is a plus.

Specialized Experience:

Prior work in Behavioral Health , Hospice , or with the developmentally disabled population is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication and the ability to thrive in a very slow-paced , high-attention-to-detail residential environment.

Compliance:

Ability to pass a background check and drug screen; must provide a negative TB result from within the last 6 months.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$29.29 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPN (Preferred) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Decatur, GA 30037 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person