LPN (Contingent)

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Newark (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a contingent Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Behavioral Health Team in Newark, Ohio. The role focuses on basic medical assessments, medication administration, and coordination of physician visits for youths served.

Key duties include documenting care, notifying physicians of findings, and ensuring adherence to standing orders and medical policies. This position requires an LPN license and Friday availability.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with valid licensure.
• Nursing experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Proficient use of computers and basic software.
• Scheduled Hours: every Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments on each client and provide medical care.
• Administer medications per physician orders and educate staff as needed.
• Ensure timely documentation and record keeping.
• Coordinate examinations with consulting physicians for each person served.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify physicians.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Policies and Standing Orders.

Skills

Adolescent care experience

Nursing experience

Training compliance

Computer literacy

Documentation skills

Education

LPN license

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

We are seeking a contingent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Behavioral Health Team in Newark, Ohio. Compensation: $27.00/hr. To learn more about the program, please see the information below: https://www.nyap.org/ohio/opmh

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse at National Youth Advocate Program provides medical assistance to the persons served including performing physical assessments and treating acute, minor illnesses as needed.

Responsibilities

The LPN will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify the client's physician or consulting physicians.
• Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
• Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders, and when appropriate, educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatments as needed.
• Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
• Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each persons served.
• Assure the program's compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with valid licensure.
• Nursing experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Scheduled Hours: every Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and as needed.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.