Job Details: Job Location: Elfindale - Springfield, MO, Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.50Hourly, Part-Time LPN – Residential Support The Arc of the Ozarks | Springfield, Missouri Starting Pay: $28.00/hour, with pay up to $32.50/hour based on verified experience and the organizations compensation guidelines. Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Hours: 24 per week/Part-Time Looking for a little extra income without a full-time nursing schedule? Are you an LPN looking for a predictable part-time opportunity? Would you enjoy working in a residential setting where you can build relationships, provide individualized support, and make a difference in someone's everyday life? The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a dependable, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to support an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential home. This position offers a consistent two-day schedule, with 24 hours of work each week. It may be a great fit for an LPN seeking supplemental income, a second job, or a more predictable alternative to a traditional nursing schedule. Why consider this opportunity? A consistent schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Just two days a week: Enjoy a defined 24-hour weekly commitment. Competitive hourly pay:  $28.00 to $32.50 an hour Meaningful work: Build a relationship with the individual you support and contribute to their comfort, independence, and quality of life. A residential environment: Provide individualized support in a home setting rather than a busy hospital or large nursing facility. Training and development: Receive required initial and ongoing training and certification opportunities. What does the role involve? This position combines required nursing responsibilities with residential support. This position includes providing feeding-tube care and other identified nursing support in accordance with the individual's care plan, applicable nursing requirements, and organizational procedures. Nursing tasks make up a smaller portion of the overall shift, while much of the day involves supporting the individual's activities of daily living. Responsibilities include: Providing required feeding-tube care in accordance with the individual's care plan, applicable nursing requirements, and organizational procedures. Administering medications and addressing other identified health needs within the scope of the position. Monitoring the individual's well-being and reporting changes in physical, mental, or behavioral condition. Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living, including hygiene, dressing, and other individualized support. Supporting daily routines, meals, activities, and independence. Completing required documentation and communicating with the nursing and residential support teams. Maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive home environment. You will collaborate with the Program Supervisor, Community RN, and other members of the support team. Please note: This is a hands-on residential support position, not a traditional clinic or hospital nursing role. The LPN must be present in the home for the entire scheduled shift and must be comfortable assisting with the individual's daily living needs in addition to performing nursing duties. What qualifications are required? An active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Missouri. Compassion, patience, reliability, and a commitment to respectful, person-centered care. Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills. The ability to work independently while following care plans and organizational procedures. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a valid Class E driver's license within 30 days of employment. Reliable personal transportation that is properly registered, licensed, and insured. Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. Training requirements and applicable nursing competencies must be met before performing assigned clinical tasks. What should you know before applying? The regular schedule is Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Required initial training and certifications will be completed during orientation / training the first two weeks of employment (Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.) Applicants must be available for this two-week training. Interested in learning more? If you are an LPN looking for a dependable part-time opportunity with a consistent schedule and meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. Call: 417-771-3700 — Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team Email: [email protected] Please include your name and the position/location you are interested in. The Arc of the Ozarks is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualifications: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Definition The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides the medical needs and care of individuals with developmental disabilities in the residential program.  An employee in this class provides training and supports to assigned persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living and all medical issue.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with the purchasing of groceries, training in food preparation, administering medications, and assist in the management of personal funds.  This employee assists in the implementation of personal plans; contributes to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment; and establishes effective interpersonal relationships with each person served, their parents and/or guardians, and other members of the support team. Work involves responsibility for observing and reporting information concerning the physical, mental, and behavioral condition of the persons served and for assisting in the maintenance of necessary records and reports to document these observations.  Close supervision and direction is received from the LPN Program Supervisor, Team Manager, and RN Program Supervisor, and/or other staff members who review work through reports and direct observations. Essential Job Functions Mission and Core Values Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks Conducts nursing duties with respect and dignity towards all persons served. Supports staff in the education of assisting with medically fragile services Nursing Documentation, Education and Quality Control Implements outcomes and strategies of individual personal plans under the supervision of the LPN Program Supervisor, Team Manager, the Program Supervisor, or other staff members; provides supports as identified in the personal plans; attends review meetings when assigned. Monitors the application of all physicians’ orders including but not limited to treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, specialized diets, and adaptive equipment for each person served. Takes appropriate action in case of fire and/or disaster.  Encourages the development and maintenance of a safe environment for individuals served in a home setting including developing plans for evacuation assistance in case of emergency, using proper on-call notification. Assists persons served in securing and effectively managing funds; ensuring the individuals’ choices of how these funds are spent, budgeting, etc. Assists in the orientation of new employees. Client Care and Support of Individuals Provides support to persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, transfers, lifts, positioning/repositioning, other activities of daily living, and community outings. Assists with the purchasing of groceries, medical, and cleaning supplies; supports persons served in preparing their own meals. Provides support to persons served in maintaining a safe and clean environment in their home and encourages persons served to become active participants in their community. Supports persons served in participating in varied meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities in the community of their choosing. Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical, emotional, behavioral status of persons served and documents progress on the outcomes listed in personal plans Administers oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, and topical medications, after    certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials. Assists in providing basic health care for persons served; takes temperature, pulse, blood   pressure, respiration, and applies simple dressings when necessary. Provide more advanced medical care as medically necessary, or as instructed by Physician and/or RN Program Supervisor/ LPN Program Supervisor   Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion. Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc. Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights. Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques. Ability to administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community. Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the persons served. Ability to accurately report and record observations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items. Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training. Ability to maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.       Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications   Possession of a current license and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the State of Missouri.    Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.      Traits and Characteristics Desired The Nurse will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community.  A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial. The Nurse must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport, effectively communicate, and cultivates a positive work culture with not only those individuals’ receiving services but also Direct Support Professionals.   The Nurse should be open to feedback, possess a growth mindset, and a willingness for networking and community partnerships to better the services offered to clients.