LPN - PRN WEEKENDS

LUMCFS; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist the Director of Nursing Services in coordinating health care for children in our agency. The role emphasizes training staff, ensuring patient safety, and adherence to policies and procedures.

You will provide staff and client education, monitor health care activities, and support emergency medical oversight as needed. A Louisiana LPN license and experience with adolescents are preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid Louisiana license.
• Two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Nursing Services in screening and oversight of health care for all children assigned to their care.
• Assist in education and training of staff and clients on health care issues, policies, and procedures.
• Provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff.
• Assist in maintenance of systems related to health care functions, including infection control and employee health.

Skills

LPN license

Adolescent care

Staff education

Education

Louisiana LPN license

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, responsible for assisting in the coordination, implementation, and training of Health Care Services for the agency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care.
• To assist the Director of Nursing Services in education and training of staff and clients as directed in health care issues, policies, and procedures.
• To provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff.
• Assists as directed in the maintenance of systems and processes related to health care functions to include infection control, employee health, and other areas as assigned.
• Maintains high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance.
• To monitor Child Care staff in the performances of their health care responsibilities.
• To assist the Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned in areas related to the provisions of health care for clients and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid Louisiana license; two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.
• Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity, and integrity for an influential and authoritarian role with youth and staff.
• Must have strong, positive interpersonal skills to work with youth and staff.
• Must have a strong work ethic, be willing to work under the supervision of the Director of Health Care Services, and be willing to commit to significant job responsibilities.
• Must have excellent organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to function effectively as a team member of the professional staff with a focus on problem-solving and outcomes.

EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Time on Duty: To be arranged so as best to accomplish the work to be done. A basic work schedule of 40 hours will be utilized.

Salary: As provided in the Annual Budget.

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

Benefits: As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Activity

Never/Rarely

0 hours

Occasionally

Up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8 + hours

Standing

Walking

Running

Climbing

Kneeling

Twisting (neck)

Is repetitive use of hand required?

Simple Grasping with hands

Power Grasping with hands

Fine Manipulation with hands

Reaching/above shoulder level

Reaching/below shoulder level

Please indicate the daily Lifting and Carrying requirements of the job, and indicate the height the object is to be lifted from floor, table, or overhead locations and the distance the object is to be carried:

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never/Rare

0 hours

Occasionally

Up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8 + hours

Height

Never/Rare

0 hours

Occasionally

Up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8 + hours

Distance

0-10

10-25

25-50

50-75

75-100

Working Conditions

Percentage of time in climate controlled area (“inside” work)? 90 %

Percentage of time spent outdoors? 10 %

Is there exposure to hazardous materials? CONSTANTLY – BIO – BODILY

Bio/Chemical/Other FLUIDS & CHEMICAL- CLEANERS ( Rarely/ Occasionally/ Frequently/ Constantly)

I acknowledge I have reviewed the content of this job description and understand that if I have any physical limitations or require any accommodations in order to perform my job, I must immediately inform administration.

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Employee Signature Date

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