LPN (WM)

The-Counseling-Center; Highland Park (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Counseling Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver patient care under the Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines and center policies. You will work with health care staff to maintain a safe, clean environment and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with funding and licensure requirements.

Applicants should hold an active LPN license in Ohio and have prior experience in a health care setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient/family health care practices across the life span.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR.
• Ability to document accurately and complete reports and forms.
• Effective communication with patients, families and staff.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures required by licensure and funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and nursing services per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Assist with inventory control in the health center and support staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

LPN license (Ohio)

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing health care related tasks within the guidelines of the state of Ohio Board of Nursing and the policy and procedures of The Counseling Center.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential functions are duties, which are essential or primary to the position or the reason the position exists. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.1. Provides patient care and nursing services as allowed within the guidelines of the state of Ohio Board of Nursing.2. Assists with inventory control in health center.3. Works with other health care staff to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for staff and patients.4. Assists in maintaining accurate and up to date policies and procedures, protocols, and standing orders as well as compliance issues required by funding, licensure, and certifying bodies.5. Positively represents the department/agency through appropriate interaction, personal appearance and attitude.6. Maintains patient confidentiality at all time as required by 42 CFR and HIPAA.SECONDARY FUNCTIONSSecondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position, can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of Compass Community Health.1. Assists with office tasks as needed2. Performs any other duties as assigned by management.COMPETENCIES1. Knowledge/skill regarding patient/family health care practices across the life span.2. Ability in the area of effective communication and interpersonal skills with public and co-workers3. Demonstrates appropriate understanding of working with confidential material and situations4. Ability to understand and assimilate new information quickly5. Ability to accurately complete reports, gather statistics, transfer dataMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE1. Holds and maintains licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN in the state of Ohio.2. Prior experience working in patient/family health care environment preferred3. Knowledge about the disease of alcohol addiction preferred