Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Location:
Chichester, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
$5k RETENTION bonus!! Low patient to staff ratio!B (3p-11p) or C shift needed (11p-7am)weekend help needed tooThe 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services. Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan. Follows-up on all physician orders Monitors and ensures follow through on individuals medical/dental and records medications in a timely manner; Acts as a liaison to pharmacy Reviews medication error forms analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes Administers medication as required Oversees and monitors staff member who administer medication. Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records. Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services. Maintains confidentiality respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Company policy. Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care. Partners with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment. Administers tracks and maintains log for staff members and individuals testing. Provides training to staff members including but not limited to medication administration universal precautions and infection control. Provides training for individuals receiving services in topics including but not limited to self-medication prescribed treatments sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation. 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. Travels between multiple locations during work hours Provides support and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours May be required to be accessible after hours for consolation Participates in on-call system as needed. Performs other related duties and activities as RESPONSIBILITIES NoneMinimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and Experience: Associates Degree in Nursing or related field or a graduate of an accredited LPN program One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity Certificates Licenses and Registrations: Current state LPN License Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the Company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services. Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification BBP and ACT training. Blood Borne Pathogen Category: 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. Physical Requirements: 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.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Our services help families, children, and adults of all ages live joyful lives of their own choosing, no matter what challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. At Sevita, we believe everyone deserves to live a full, independent life, and the best place t ... View more
