DescriptionWe are seeking a contingent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Behavioral Health Team in Newark, Ohio.
Compensation: $27.00/hr.
To learn more about the program, please see the information below:
https://www.nyap.org/ohio/opmh
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:
The LPN will perform duties including, but not limited to:
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
- Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
- Identify abnormal findings and notify the client's 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 program's 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.
- Scheduled Hours: every Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and as needed.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements:
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Ready to make an impact? We invite you to apply now!
https://www.nyap.org/careers
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
QualificationsAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
