LPN (PRN)

LPN Position at Logan River Academy

As an LPN at Logan River Academy, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the health and well-being of our residents. Your primary responsibilities include conducting accurate medication passes, maintaining meticulous organization of medical supplies, and promptly addressing the medical and first aid needs of our students. Your role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and contribute to a caring community.

Performance Expectations:

• Conduct accurate and timely medication passes, adhering to prescribed schedules.
• Organize and maintain medical supplies, ensuring availability and readiness for use.
• Evaluate the medical and first aid needs of students, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with the nursing, clinical, and group living team during medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each student.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, providing relevant information about student health.
• Implement infection control protocols to safeguard the health of residents and staff.
• Monitor and report changes in students' health conditions to the healthcare team.
• Foster a caring and compassionate environment for students in need of medical attention.
• Provide support during medical and psychiatric emergencies, following established protocols.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for students.
• Uphold confidentiality and privacy standards related to student health information.
• May participate in 1:1 observation when medical attention is needed in crisis situations or during hospital stays.
• Assist in ordering supplies and keeping inventory as needed.
• Maintain knowledge on all active student prescriptions and regular OTC drugs on-site.
• Communicate with parents – keeping them updated.
• Basic understanding of vital values and how to record them.
• Provide hygiene support (briefs, showers, feet, incontinence).
• Transporting patients to and from medical appointments when necessary.

Core Competencies:

• Completes work thoroughly, promptly, and efficiently, managing multiple tasks as necessary.
• Analyzes successes and shortcomings, then problem-solves with determination and creativity.
• Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Holds self, fellow staff, and all students accountable for doing what is required, fulfilling commitments.
• Makes well-informed decisions, consulting when necessary, with others; implementing practical solutions.
• Communicates collaboratively, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and email messages quickly.
• Reads and adheres to updated policies and procedures, promptly reporting violations to a supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality and models professionalism as a representative of LRA in all locations.
• Follows all safety regulations and suggests changes to improve safety.
• Pursues continuous professional growth to enhance both student and personal performance.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the LRA Positive Behavior Plan.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Utah.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Preference given to current nursing students.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.
• Physically able to bend, stand, stoop, or sit for long periods of time.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull up to 100 lbs.
• Training on and potentially restraining escalated residents.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands may vary for each client. You will be provided with more information if special physical demands are needed for a client.