Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-Site (Lucasville & Chillicothe)

Scioto Trails; Lucasville (OH); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Scioto Trails in Lucasville and Chillicothe, Ohio is seeking a dependable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing services across two locations based on resident needs.

The role requires traveling between sites, coordinating medications, documenting care, and supporting the care team to ensure consistent, compassionate supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed by the State of Ohio as an LPN.
• Experience in DD/IID or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience supervising others preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate health and medical services for individuals served.
• Oversee administration of medications per physician order.
• Communicate with team members and physicians as needed.
• Document medications and treatments accurately.
• Assist in training and coaching of staff.
• Maintain consistency in supports and services.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Team communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Ohio LPN license

Jobbeschreibung

Scioto Trails is seeking a dependable and compassionate LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE to join our team in a MULTI-SITE POSITION serving our Lucasville and Chillicothe, Ohio locations. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys variety, values providing quality care to individuals with developmental disabilities, and is comfortable traveling between two locations based on the needs of the individuals we serve.

This position provides nursing services at both our Lucasville and Chillicothe locations as needed based on staffing and operational needs. Reliable transportation and the ability to work at both locations is required.

We offer a competitive wage scale and a comprehensive benefits package!

Accountability Objectives:

The nurse is responsible for coordination of all health and medical services provided to the individuals served. The primary areas of responsibility for this individual include knowledge of pertinent policies and procedures; overseeing the administration of medications and medical treatments per physician order; communication with team members, physicians, and others as needed; and assuring proper documentation of medications and treatments administered. The nurse will assist in direct training, follow up, and coaching of team members, keeping the Program Department informed at all times. Finally, s/he is responsible to assist the Program Director/Administrator in maintaining consistency in the provision of supports and services to the individuals and in communicating with all team members.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Respect the individual's rights and confidentiality, and assure they are met.
• Be "on-call" to answer and respond to concerns and situations and to be called upon to delegated nursing task and/or medication administration as applicable.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical services.
• Participate in the IP process, being aware of programs and assist in the development of self-medication programs.
• Consistently inform team members and other necessary employees of pertinent health concerns.
• Conduct employee in-services on resident care issues, procedures, and new policies/practices.
• Exhibit a friendly and cooperative attitude toward all customers.
• Assist fellow team members to resolve issues and/or refer to others for further guidance.
• Deal with inappropriate employee actions in a timely manner.
• Prepare assignments and/or perform other duties as requested by DON or Administration in a timely manner.

Accountability Objectives:

The nurse is responsible for coordination of all health and medical services provided to the individuals served. The primary areas of responsibility for this individual include knowledge of pertinent policies and procedures; overseeing the administration of medications and medical treatments per physician order; communication with team members, physicians, and others as needed; and assuring proper documentation of medications and treatments administered. The nurse will assist in direct training, follow up, and coaching of team members, keeping the Program Department informed at all times. Finally, s/he is responsible to assist the Program Director/Administrator in maintaining consistency in the provision of supports and services to the individuals and in communicating with all team members.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 18 years of age. High school diploma/GED required. Must be licensed by the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience in working in the DD/IID or related field is preferred. Prefer experience in managing/supervising others in previous employment.

Also must possess all of the following:

• Reliable transportation;
• Personal automobile liablity insurance;
• A sincere desire to provide direct service and supports to persons with developmental disabilities;
• Ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities;
• Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in services; ability to exchange support, constructive criticism, and ideas with other team members.

Scioto Trails/Advancing Abilities is an equal opportunity employer.