Licensed Practical Nurse - Newark OH
Compensation: starting at $27.00/hour
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse at National Youth Advocate Program provides medical assistance to the persons served including performing physical assessments and treating acute minor illnesses as needed.
Responsibilities
Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
Identify abnormal findings and notify the clients physician or consulting physicians.
Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders and when appropriate educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatments as needed.
Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each persons served.
Assure the programs compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with valid licensure.
Nursing experience working with adolescents is preferred.
Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
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An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.