LPN-Full-time/Part-time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Responsible for providing nursing care to clients on assigned area. Supervises/directs subordinate nursing personnel - e.g. nursing assistants per RN directive. Responsible for assisting the RN in a variety of client care activities. Completes delegated work-related tasks as assigned by the RN.

• Additional pay incentives for working PM shift and NOC shift, as well as when working weekends
• Special assignment pay for .2, .4, and on-call positions
• All part-time and full-time nursing positions work every other weekend
• Full-time (PM shift), Part-time, and On-call positions available

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting 75 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting
• Using hand(s) for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling
• Occasional driving
• Communicating orally in a clear manner
• Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes
• Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, techniques and practices of Practical Nursing
• Knowledge of basic needs of the geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, AODA client and child/adolescent clients
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology and specifically psychopharmacology (expected actions, side effects, contraindications, and route of administration, specifically types of injectables)
• Knowledge of principles of documentation
• Knowledge of basic principles of behavior modification and appropriate application of behavior modification techniques
• Ability to complete basic Medicare evaluations following completion of proper training and return demonstration of competency
• Ability to recognize and address the physical, psycho-social, mental and emotional needs of the client
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their family members
• Ability to carry out a nursing care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to enter physician orders into the electronic record system under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Ability to use all standard medical equipment
• Ability to perform in emergency situations as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of all matters related to client care
• Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing client care
• Ability to participate in unit activities and to serve as a role model for clients
• Ability to function within the organizational structure utilizing the "chain of command"
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work the required hours of the position