Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The LPN position at the Transitional Living Facility with William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital participates in interdisciplinary meetings to organize structured individual client groups to address weekly activities to include recreational, leisure and daily living skills. Observes, reports and documents consumers' behavior, attitudes, physical condition and participation in treatment for attaining basic skills for living in a community. Interacts effectively, encourages and reinforces therapeutic treatment to facilitate obtaining life skills. Transports consumers to appropriate places. Oversees activities and performs duties necessary to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly living and working environment for clients and community.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to organize structured individual client groups.
• Observes, reports and documents consumers' behavior, attitudes, physical condition and participation in treatment.
• Interacts effectively, encourages and reinforces therapeutic treatment to facilitate obtaining life skills.
• Transports consumers to appropriate places.
• Oversees activities and performs duties necessary to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly living and working environment for clients and community.
• Provides basic nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and program director.

Requirements

• Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to observe and document consumer behavior and progress.
• Basic nursing care skills.
• Transportation and logistics management.
• Ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Benefits

• Appointment incentive of $7,500.00 for a 12-month commitment.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Additional Information

• This is a tobacco-free campus.
• This position is eligible for an appointment incentive of $7,500.00 to the selected applicant who agrees to work for the facility for a minimum of twelve (12) months.
• All employees shall be subject to drug testing and alcohol testing for probable causes as set forth in agency and bureau policies.
• Applicants selected must successfully complete a background check.