On-Call LPN (Nova III Dekalb)

Resources for Human Development; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: On Call LPN

Reports to:Program Director

Position Summary:

The primary role of a LPN is the oversight, coordination and direct intervention of any and all health-related issues directly or indirectly related to any and all participants of the program.

Essential Duties and Functions:

1. Maintains nursing documentation and medication records
2. Assists residents in learning about their medications; assures that medications are taken as physician ordered and recorded in electronic MAR
3. Provides nursing care including, but not limited to, wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, etc.
4. Assesses residents’ health and emotional needs
5. Communicates with other members of the nursing and program staff; communicates serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director
6. Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not talking about residents in public areas
7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Licensed Practical Nurse with current license

Physical requirements:

Lifting Requirements

1. Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reporting Relationships:

1. Direct Supervisor: Unit Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

If the position being applied to reports out of Philadelphia PA:

RHD employees working in programs within the City of Philadelphia are required to provide proof of Covid vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, they must receive at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. Final doses must be received within 8 weeks of hire.

RHD’s vaccine requirements for the Corporate Office located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue; Suite 126, Building A. Philadelphia, PA:

The Corporate Office is not a service location. Therefore, RHD has determined that vaccinations are not required to work out of or to visit the office. As a reminder and as stated in prior communication, vaccinations are required for those who visit or work in Philadelphia programs and/or service locations.