Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Sevita
Location: Chichester
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description /n NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita
family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages
with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses
and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based
settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and
therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for
infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and
Veterans. /n $5k RETENTION bonus Low patient to staff ratio! /n B
(3p-11p) or C shift needed (11p-7am) /n weekend help needed too /n
/n The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing
prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the
direction of a registered nurse (“RN”) or a physician to address
the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental
disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues
and/or emotional or behavioral challenges in more than one site.
Travels between multiple locations to perform the duties and
responsibilities of the role and is accessible to staff at all
locations during working hours. Depending on the program, sometimes
required to be accessible after hours for consolation. /n ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS /n To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function
listed below: /n /n - Provides basic care and medical treatment to
individuals receiving services. /n /n /n - Completes health
assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or
physician for the development of nursing care plan. /n /n -
Follows-up on all physician orders /n - Monitors and ensures follow
through on individual’s medical/dental appointments. /n /n /n /n /n
- Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; /n /n - Acts
as a liaison to pharmacy /n - Reviews medication error forms,
analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes /n
- Administers medication as required /n /n /n /n - Oversees and
monitors staff member who administer medication. /n /n - Conducts
quality assurance checks on health care records. /n /n - Provides
emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
/n - Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices
universal precautions in accordance with Company policy. /n /n -
Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care. /n
/n - Partners with external agencies to coordinate services and
ensure consistent treatment. /n - Administers, tracks, and
maintains log for staff members’ and individuals’ testing. /n /n /n
- Provides training to staff members including but not limited to
medication administration, universal precautions and infection
control. /n /n /n - Provides training for individuals receiving
services in topics including, but not limited to self-medication,
prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking
cessation. /n - May be required to coordinate, organize and/or
assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and
meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to
planned and/or necessary activities, appointments. /n - Travels
between multiple locations during work hours /n /n - Provides
support and is accessible to staff at all locations during working
hours /n - May be required to be accessible after hours for
consolation /n /n - Participates in on-call system as needed. /n /n
/n - Performs other related duties and activities as required. /n
/n SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES /n /n - None /n /n Minimum
Knowledge and Skills required by the Job /n The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities
required to perform the job: /n /n Education and Experience: /n /n
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of
an accredited LPN program /n - One year experience working with
population served in a nursing capacity /n /n Certificates,
Licenses, and Registrations: /n /n - Current state LPN License /n -
Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if
driving on the behalf of the Company or providing transportation to
individuals receiving services. /n - Other certifications as
required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS
certification, BBP, and ACT training. /n /n Blood Borne Pathogen
Category: /n /n - Job requires performance of duties that involve
potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks
that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment. /n /n /n
/n Physical Requirements: /n /n - Heavy work. Exerting up to 100
pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects. /n /n /n - /n /n /n /n Sevita is a leading provider of
home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that
everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide
people with quality services and individualized supports that lead
to growth and independence, regardless of the physical,
intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. /n We’ve made
this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team
members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000
individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity
employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender
identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected
by law. /n /n
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