LPN - Part Time
LPN - Part Time
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Description
Job Summary: Professional supervision and direction is provided by the facility physician and/or Registered Nurse as assigned. Daily scheduling and direction is provided by the Facility Director. The LPN provides support to the physician in scheduling assessments obtaining orders and medication maintaining documentation. The LPN passes medication and maintains accurate records of all professional activities. The LPN serves as resource for staff and residents and works a regular schedule and on call.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Physician Authorizations
- Responsible for obtaining physician signatures as required on all documents.
- Pass medications as ordered by the physician.
Medical Administration Record
- Prepare MAR cards for use
- Review and certify MAR cards are completed properly.
- Keep track of all med orders and any new orders on the MAR cards.
- Update MAR cards on all new medication orders and remove old orders from the card.
- Audit MAR cards for compliance with orders.
- Check for any missed medications.
- Follow up with any missed meds with the appropriate staff.
- Organize schedule and document clients medical assessments
- As identified by the Physician obtain medication schedule procedures lab work etc. and follow up to insure clients needs are met.
- Review medications with residents and ensure they are aware of possible side effects.
- Collect health care reports physicians orders document future appointments and enter the information and track it on the clients discharge summary.
- Make note of any medication changes or treatments in the Communications Log.
- Monitor document and follow-up on specialist or emergency room visits.
- Maintain a regular on call schedule.
- Work a flexible schedule as determined by the needs of the clients and availability of the physician.
- Employees are required to use their personal vehicles in certain circumstances and as directed in the performance of their job duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson () with the subject line Accommodation Request.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of techniques used in de-escalation
- Excellent attention to detail in completing work tasks
- Ability to be a team player and work with diverse populations.
- Ability to lead train coach and develop others
- Excellent instructional skills
- Ability to create curricula based on program needs
Education and Experience:
Requires graduation of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program; Prefers 1-2 years LPN experience. Valid West Virginia LPN License; Must have Pharmacology certificated. Must have valid drivers license
Additional Conditions of Employment: Able to pass drug testing fitness for duty and background check
Employment Type
Part-Time
