I Am Boundless, Inc.·Cleveland, Ohio
The LPN provides nursing services to individuals in Intermediate Care Facilities, ensuring physical health needs are met through medication administration and skilled nursing procedures. They coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and delegate nursing tasks to direct service providers.
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services to individuals residing in our ICFs (Intermediate Care Facility). The LPN reports to a Registered Nurse and is responsible
for working within the scope of their license to ensure that the physical health needs of the clients are met and maintained on an individualized basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. LPN will coordinate health needs with members of the client's team as well as provide necessary training to team members. LPN will also be responsible for delegating nursing tasks to certified direct service providers.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acting on direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist or at the direction of a registered nurse administers controlled and non-controlled medication (i.e., oral, rectal, and injection); maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies; performs skilled nursing procedures (e.g., applies and changes dressings, catharizes); assists nurse in medical procedures; requests, secures and follows up on medical information of residents.
Provides general nursing care to residents; maintains first-aid supplies and provides first- aid treatment as necessary; screens for communicable and nuisance diseases.
Observes and documents conditions and responses to, and progress of, nursing care treatment and medications; reports unusual developments to the supervisor.
Supervises serving of diets assuring that individuals unable to feed themselves are properly fed and that special eating utensils are available as needed; notes and records special problems related to eating and fluid intake; reports unusual problems to the Dietitian and Physician; provides instruction and training to residents in personal health- related matters (e.g., nutrition, grooming, hygiene, safety)
Prepares and maintains written records and reports as required; ensures compliance with all reporting standards; accepts on-call rotation
Participates as member of the interdisciplinary team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying Individual Habilitation Plans.
Provides consultation services to staff, residents, parents and significant others regarding health and safety related issues; promotes consistency of programming outside of residential environment; operates county vehicles.
Participates in infection control, pharmacy and therapeutics, committee meetings and others as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified)
Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Proof of auto insurance.
• One year experience working as a LPN with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm On Call Rotation including weekends and floater between locations. 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Market context
Ohio LPN openings are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can handle varied shifts, meet physical demands, and follow facility and OSHA safety procedures while serving as a reliable clinical resource. This role summary is AI-summarized from the original job description, so you can review requirements and benefits faster without digging through the full posting. If you apply, be ready to show examples of safe patient handling, teamwork, and flexibility in your schedule.