Lpn (Licensed Practical Nurse) Weekends

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LPN(Licensed Practical Nurse)

DIVISION/LOCATION: New Destiny Treatment Center

REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor / Residential Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Nursing Supervisor or Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical staff and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the Ohio Administrative Code and the Ohio Board of Nursing. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors and the public.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Assists physicians with patient office visits, including placing patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure and weight, and enters information in patient’s record.
• Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to: urine drug screens, blood glucose monitoring. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Administers and documents medication under physician’s order and follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition.
• Carries out medical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Red Bag Waste.
• Labels and processes patient specimens as needed.
• Organizes clinic, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.
• Fields clinic telephone calls and responds accordingly.
• Demonstrates appropriate hand washing technique to insure proper infection control and follows universal precautions.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Primary Work Schedule is Every-Other-Weekend: Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with opportunity to pick-up shifts during the week

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current OH LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Familiarity with use of a computer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person