Per Diem LPN

Salary Range $25.50 - $25.50 Hourly

Level Experienced

Position Type Part Time / Per Diem

Job Shift Part Time / Per Diem

Travel Percentage None

Description

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the qualified Licensed Practical Nurse will work per diem in evenings and weekends a dynamic population of youth who reside on our main campus, varying in age from 7-18 years. This position is rewarding in many areas including the appreciation our youth have for our dedicated medical staff. Elmcrest Children’s Center’s Medical Department is relying on experienced, outgoing, and caring LPN’s to provide the respectful and genuine care that our youth need.

Responsibilities:

• Direct patient care

• Evaluate youth with illness, injury, or health related concerns. Reports any significant findings to the appropriate provider.

• Transcribes all information accurately and efficiently and carries out orders for treatment as medically prescribed.

• Administer medication(s) safely, accurately, and per best practice, NYS and agency guidelines. Is attentive in monitoring for any adverse effects.

• Pack meds for off site visits as needed

• Evaluate youth after a physical restraint has occurred per agency requirements for injuries

• Administer first aid during emergency situations and coordinate patient care until EMS arrives or the youth is transported to the emergency department

• Coordinate with members of the treatment team providers such as the RN, MD, NP, Psychiatrists, Clinicians, as well as others as needed to ensure continuity and quality of care.

• Assure that the physical health needs of each youth are met in a timely and efficient manner

• Vaccine administration

• Phlebotomy

• Clerical work

• Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (New York State license/registration) 

• Pediatric Experience for 2 years preferred 

• Experience with psychiatric care within the last two years 

• Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Experience with EHRs and other database, ordering and tracking systems. 

• CPR Certified

• NYS Drives license

• Basic Computer Skills 

Essential Job Qualifications: 

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance. 

• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time 

• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.

• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day. 

• Varying levels of travel asdeterminedby departmental needs may berequiredwith this position.