Licensed Practical Nurse

The Village Network; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village Network in Ohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide medical care for youth in residential treatment settings. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Director of Nursing and involves medication management, clinical documentation, and coordination of on-site medical services.

You take part in a trauma-informed workplace with a strong safety culture, contribute to immunization efforts, and support families through collaborative care while maintaining medical records

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Ohio as an LPN with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with adolescents and psychiatric medicine helpful.
• Ability to use a computer; proficient with Microsoft Office and CATT.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Orders medications as prescribed by RN or medical doctor, verify accuracy of meds.
• Provides medication counseling and education under RN leadership.
• Maintains Medication Administration Records (MARS) in residential programs under RN leadership.
• Create and maintain appointment folders, information, and emergency transfer packets for clients.
• Schedule on-site psychiatrist and doctor appointments; ensure OTC meds are stocked.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

CATT

Communication skills

Adolescent psychiatry experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ohio

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1946, weve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Working at The Village Network:

• The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care : Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.
• Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
• Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 192 hours ( 24 DAYS! ) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.

EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!!

• TVN paid out a 3% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this past fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
• TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!
• Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within .

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Qualifications

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Residential Treatment

Hours: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Direct Reports: None

FMLA Status: Non-exempt, Hourly

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Summary:

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide medical care to our youth and other medical compliant activities that align with The Village Networks Mission, Vision & Values.

Trauma-Informed Workplace Note:

The Village Network wants to be a great place to work, and we are committed to being a trauma-informed and responsive workplace, believing the practices that help people heal and thrive in our services should also guide how we treat and interact with each other.

As an employee of TVN, you will endeavor to learn and practice:

• Making physical and psychological safety a priority.
• Being open and honest, especially when things are hard, without fear of retribution.
• Supporting each other.
• Ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability of self and others.
• Working together collaboratively.
• Actively listening and creating space for giving or receiving feedback, recognizing it may or may not be applied.
• Treating people with dignity and respect.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Orders medications as prescribed by RN or medical doctor, check for accuracy of medication provided by pharmacy
• Provides Medication counseling and education under the leadership of the RN.
• Organizes and Monitors Medication Record Sheets (MARS) in residential programs, under the leadership of the RN.
• Destroy medications as appropriate
• Create and maintain appointment folders, information, and emergency transfer packets on all clients
• Complete all medical intake forms
• Schedule appointments for psychiatrist and doctor on site
• Ensure OTC medications are in stock, ordering as needed
• Maintain VFC and Statewide Impact Records for Immunizations of clients and ensure their records remain updated.
• Maintain the stock and storage of vaccines on campus and order on a quarterly basis based upon records collected monthly
• Coordinate all yearly FLU vaccine immunizations
• Manages medication packing upon intake of new clients
• Complete COVID testing and Substance Use testing as needed
• Update statewide immunization records as needed
• Create and update monthly medical report for therapists
• Update medical information in RTIS and EHR system
• Answer emails within 12-24 hours and submit emails on client changes
• Preform general office administration tasks including, but not limited to, typing, creating/maintain correspondences, mail, faxing, updating materials or manuals, answering phones, and seeking out information according to he Village Network policies and procedures for confidentiality.
• Participate in on-call duties/rotation based on needs of clients.
• Other reasonable tasks within the scope of practice assigned by the RN.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and CATT.
• Must be licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 2 years of previous relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; previous experience with adolescent population and psychiatric medicine helpful; willingness to be flexible is necessary.
• Valid Ohio Drivers License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
• Proficient in medical terminology, disease processes, ICD-9 and ICD-10, insurance policies and information, health information management, financial reporting, managed care, demonstrate human relations skills in confidentiality, diplomacy, flexibility, initiative teamwork, stress management, professional image, and maintaining ethical and legal standards.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently

Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.