Licensed Practical Nurse
Sevita · Carrollton, OH · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Job Functions
- 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 and monitors and ensures follow through on individual’s medical/dental appointments.
- Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy.
- Administers medication as required.
- Oversees and monitors staffs who administer medication.
- Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
- Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
- Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
- Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing.
- Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.
- Provides training for individuals receiving services such as 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.
- Participates in on call system as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job
- Education And Experience:
- Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate
- One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
- Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations:
- Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence
- Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA certification
- Blood Borne Pathogen Category
Physical Requirements
Heavy work. Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally.
Other Requirements
Travel as needed