RN Occupational Health (LPN/LVN #)

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LPN
Professional Independence, OH, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $29.00 Hourly

Summary/Objective
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services to individuals residing in our ICFs (Intermediate Care Facility). The LPN reports to a Registered Nurse and is responsible

for working within the scope of their license to ensure that the physical health needs of the clients are met and maintained on an individualized basis in accordance with policies and proceduresandcurrentfederal,state,andlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulations. LPNwill coordinatehealthneedswith membersoftheclient's teamaswellasprovidenecessarytraining to team members. LPN will also be responsible for delegating nursing tasks to certified direct service providers.

EssentialFunctions
Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essential functions.

Acting on direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist or at the direction of a registered nurse administers controlled and non-controlled medication (i.e., oral, rectal, and injection); maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies; performs skilled nursing procedures (e.g., applies and changes dressings,catharizes);assistsnurseinmedicalprocedures;requests,securesandfollows up on medical information of residents.

Providesgeneralnursingcaretoresidents;maintains first-aidsuppliesandprovidesfirst- aid treatment as necessary; screens for communicable and nuisance diseases.

Observesanddocumentsconditionsandresponsesto,andprogressof,nursingcare treatment and medications; reports unusual developments to the supervisor.

Supervises serving of diets assuring that individuals unable to feed themselves are properly fed and that special eating utensils are available as needed; notes and records special problems related to eating and fluid intake; reports unusual problems to the DietitianandPhysician;providesinstructionand trainingtoresidentsinpersonalhealth- related matters (e.g., nutrition, grooming, hygiene, safety)

Preparesandmaintainswrittenrecordsandreportsasrequired;ensurescompliancewith all reporting standards; accepts on-call rotation

Participates as member of the interdisciplinary team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying Individual Habilitation Plans.

Providesconsultationservicestostaff,residents,parentsandsignificantothersregarding health and safety related issues; promotes consistency of programming outside of residential environment; operates county vehicles.

Participatesininfectioncontrol,pharmacyandtherapeutics,committeemeetingsand others as necessary

Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

MinimumQualifications:

Mustbeatleast18 years of age

Graduateofanapprovedschoolofpracticalnursing

LPNLicense-StateBoardofNursing

MustbeabletocommunicateinEnglish,includingbothspokenandinwriting.

Licensure/Certification:

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified)

Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Proofofautoinsurance.

Experience:

OneyearexperienceworkingasaLPNwithintellectuallyordevelopmentallydisabled individuals preferred.

SpecialSkillsandRequirements:

Mustbedetailorientedandhavecompetentliteracyandwriting,documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

Mustbeabletousetoolsandequipmentasrequired -includingpushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts

Mustbeabletotravelinandoutofapartmentsinordertoperformmedicationpassing.

PhysicalandEnvironmentalRequirements:
Thephysicalactivitiesforthispositioninvolve:

Stooping

Pulling

Pushing

Standing

Kneeling

Reaching

Lifting(upto50lbs)

Carrying(upto50lbs)

Crouching

Theessentialsensoryandcommunicativeactivitiesinclude:

Feeling

Speaking

Hearing

Anindividualinthispositionwillbeexposedtothefollowingenvironmentalconditionswhen performing duties

InsideEnvironmentalConditions

OutsideEnvironmentalConditions

ExposuretoBlood

ExposuretoBodilyFluids

CombativeResidents

OtherDuties
Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontaina comprehensivelistingof 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.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
On Call Rotation including weekends and floater between locations.
40 Hours per week
Monday-Friday

Summary/Objective
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services to individuals residing in our ICFs (Intermediate Care Facility). The LPN reports to a Registered Nurse and is responsible

for working within the scope of their license to ensure that the physical health needs of the clients are met and maintained on an individualized basis in accordance with policies and proceduresandcurrentfederal,state,andlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulations. LPNwill coordinatehealthneedswith membersoftheclient's teamaswellasprovidenecessarytraining to team members. LPN will also be responsible for delegating nursing tasks to certified direct service providers.

EssentialFunctions
Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essential functions.

Acting on direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist or at the direction of a registered nurse administers controlled and non-controlled medication (i.e., oral, rectal, and injection); maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies; performs skilled nursing procedures (e.g., applies and changes dressings,catharizes);assistsnurseinmedicalprocedures;requests,securesandfollows up on medical information of residents.

Providesgeneralnursingcaretoresidents;maintains first-aidsuppliesandprovidesfirst- aid treatment as necessary; screens for communicable and nuisance diseases.

Observesanddocumentsconditionsandresponsesto,andprogressof,nursingcare treatment and medications; reports unusual developments to the supervisor.

Supervises serving of diets assuring that individuals unable to feed themselves are properly fed and that special eating utensils are available as needed; notes and records special problems related to eating and fluid intake; reports unusual problems to the DietitianandPhysician;providesinstructionand trainingtoresidentsinpersonalhealth- related matters (e.g., nutrition, grooming, hygiene, safety)

Preparesandmaintainswrittenrecordsandreportsasrequired;ensurescompliancewith all reporting standards; accepts on-call rotation

Participates as member of the interdisciplinary team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying Individual Habilitation Plans.

Providesconsultationservicestostaff,residents,parentsandsignificantothersregarding health and safety related issues; promotes consistency of programming outside of residential environment; operates county vehicles.

Participatesininfectioncontrol,pharmacyandtherapeutics,committeemeetingsand others as necessary

Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

MinimumQualifications:

Mustbeatleast18 years of age

Graduateofanapprovedschoolofpracticalnursing

LPNLicense-StateBoardofNursing

MustbeabletocommunicateinEnglish,includingbothspokenandinwriting.

Licensure/Certification:

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified)

Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Proofofautoinsurance.

Experience:

OneyearexperienceworkingasaLPNwithintellectuallyordevelopmentallydisabled individuals preferred.

SpecialSkillsandRequirements:

Mustbedetailorientedandhavecompetentliteracyandwriting,documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

Mustbeabletousetoolsandequipmentasrequired -includingpushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts

Mustbeabletotravelinandoutofapartmentsinordertoperformmedicationpassing.

PhysicalandEnvironmentalRequirements:
Thephysicalactivitiesforthispositioninvolve:

Balancing

Stooping

Pulling

Pushing

Standing

Kneeling

Reaching

Lifting(upto50lbs)

Carrying(upto50lbs)

Crouching

Crawling

Theessentialsensoryandcommunicativeactivitiesinclude:

Feeling

Seeing

Speaking

Hearing

Anindividualinthispositionwillbeexposedtothefollowingenvironmentalconditionswhen performing duties

InsideEnvironmentalConditions

OutsideEnvironmentalConditions

ExposuretoBlood

ExposuretoBodilyFluids

CombativeResidents

OtherDuties
Pleasenotethisjobdescriptionisnotdesignedtocoverorcontaina comprehensivelistingof 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.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
On Call Rotation including weekends and floater between locations.
40 Hours per week
Monday-Friday

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