Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Shelbyville

Seven Counties; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

A community health service provider in Shelbyville, Kentucky is seeking a part-time nurse to administer medications, monitor client health, and maintain comprehensive medical records. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Practical Nursing license in Kentucky and have at least 6-12 months of nursing experience. Responsibilities include administering treatments, scheduling appointments, and efficient documentation. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits to support employee well-being, along with a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond high school in nursing or related field.
• Must hold a Practical Nursing license in Kentucky.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered and monitors client health.
• Maintains accurate documentation for client care.
• Schedules medical appointments and manages medication inventory.

Skills

Medication administration

Client monitoring

Documentation skills

Health assessment

Inventory management

Education

License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky

Graduation from an Accredited nursing program

Job description

On-site part-time position working Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers and oversees self-administered and prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered.
• Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results.
• Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
• Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc.
• Maintains client medical records/charts relating to admissions and discharges.
• Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients.
• Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis.
• Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by medical provider.
• Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.
• Participates on team with MD/APRN/RN to manage the flow of medication management clinics.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

• Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
• License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Graduation of an Accredited program

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6-12 months nursing experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients and their families.
• Normal tasks may involve routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type: Part time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • Company-paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement
  • Leadership Academy for rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Industry best practices and processes provided by Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program to assist with personal or work-related problems affecting job performance, health, and well-being