Lpn/Lvn

Position LPN

Reports To Health and Wellness Manager

Department Wellness

FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt

Position Responsibilities

Administration Procedures

Performs duties under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Manager.

Responsible for ensuring doctors orders are followed in the Wellness Center and the care of all patients as prescribed.

Maintains charts on all patients and compiles medical and dental records of terminated students.

Notifies residential personnel of released patients.

Maintains a record of all admissions and dismissals.

Compiles various logs records and reports; for example wellness use examinations and medication use.

Maintains a record of all calls to on-call medical personnel.

Dispenses prescribed medication.

Assists with cursory examinations sick call and wellness care.

Serves as an on-call nurse when schedules.

Works to ensure performance management standards are met.

Ensures that required property (equipment) controls are adhered to.

Ensures that required property (equipment) controls are adhered to.

Ensures that a clean and safe health facility is operated at all times.

Monitors area of responsibility to ensure timely and high-quality services.

Works toward meeting performance standards goals.

Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.

Complies with all DOL guidelines OFCCP regulation Quality Assurance Plan. (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures.

Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Groups core values and operating principles.

Models mentors monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Effective Communication

Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.

Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making flexibility and problem-solving.

Implements the key principles of time management task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Groups Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

High level of communication with patients and medical staff.

High level of organizational skills when dealing with medical records and patient information.

Ability to show patience and compassion when providing nursing services to patients who may have negative emotions.

Detail-orientated to patients vital signs dietary needs medication schedules etc.

Experience

One year of related experience and/or training is necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a diploma from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

Current LPN license from the State current BLS/CPR certification. Valid State Drivers License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel: to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne blood borne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. Office setting has varying degree of background noise and interruptions. The noise level for this work environment is moderate.