LPN or RN - Outpatient

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Training opportunities

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer medications, monitor vital signs, and document treatment outcomes across multiple sites. The role includes coordinating with medical staff, managing medication inventories, and arranging outside appointments as needed.

Successful candidates will have a Kentucky LPN license, 6-12 months nursing experience, and willingness to travel between work sites.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Kentucky required.
• 6–12 months nursing experience.
• Up to eighteen months education beyond high school in nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per schedule and documents results.
• Monitors clients' vital signs and health information.
• Maintains medical records and documents care services.
• Administers injectable medications and educates clients on side effects.
• Transcribes orders and coordinates outside services as needed.
• Maintains inventory of medicines and orders replacements.
• Schedules outside medical appointments as ordered.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Kentucky

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description: 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 record/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

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: Full time

Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.