Licensed Practical Nurse

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore to deliver on our mission The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to individuals receiving services under the direction of an RN or physician. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services. Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan. Follows-up on all physician orders and monitors and ensures follow through on individuals medical/dental appointments. Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as a liaison to pharmacy. Reviews medication error forms analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes. Administers medication as required. Oversees and monitors staffs who administer medication. Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records. Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services. Maintains confidentiality respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy. Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care. Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients. Administers tracks and maintains log for staff and individuals testing. Provides training for staff including medication administration universal precautions and infection control. Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self medication prescribed treatments sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation. May be required to coordinate organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities appointments. Participates in on call system as needed. Performs other related duties and activities as RESPONSIBILITIESNone Required Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and Experience: Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity Certificates Licenses and Registrations: Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification BBP and ACT trainingBlood Borne Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of Skills and Abilities: N/AOther Requirements: Travel as neededPhysical Requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

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