Licensed Practical Nurse **Personal Care** Immediate Hire!

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse with the Office of Health Services. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

Under direction of a Registered Professional Nurse in a health care facility, performs the duties required to care for clients; carries out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician that require an understanding of elementary nursing, but not the professional service outlined in the definition of professional nursing; Knowledge of tracheotomy and ventilator care

Assists the student with their educational needs in the classroom as directed by the IEP, the administrator, teacher or school nurse.

Minimum of three (3) years successful experience as a licensed practical nurse

takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.

Examines client's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional resident care personnel.

Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician arrives.

Charts client care and treatment measures on the appropriate forms.

Administers treatments under physician's orders.

Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.

Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and post-operative care and specialized psychiatric treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.

Assists in the use of Foley catheters, colostomy irrigations and douches, tube feedings, and application of binders and bandages.

Assists clients with braces and prosthetic devices.

Observes clients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.

Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drugs before and after each shift.

May perform routine assigned nursing procedures, such as bathing, dressing and feeding clients; making beds and helps clients into and out of bed.

Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or a physician.

Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records, such as amounts of drugs, medical and other supplies.

Positions clients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan, and assists clients with simple exercises.

Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.

Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment which must be kept ready for use within the treatment room of a resident living unit.

Acts as a liaison between nonprofessional resident care personnel and medical and professional nursing staff regarding medication changes and clients symptoms or behavior changes.

May instruct nonprofessional resident care personnel on their medically related job duties and follows up on their performance periodically.

Interprets visitation rules and regulations to other staff, residents, members of clients' families, and visitors.

Maintains accurate medical records within the scope of practice for a LPN.

Contributes as a member of the health care team in the determination of treatment goals and participates and involves client in goal planning sessions.

May teach client education classes in areas of physical health care, good grooming and hygiene, and personal appearance.

Assists Registered Professional Nurse in carrying out other delegated work.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge of practical nursing skills and techniques and their application to nursing care and treatment.

Knowledge of first aid methods and techniques.

Knowledge of immunization and TB testing methods, and other medical and laboratory procedures within the scope of practical nursing.

Knowledge of the problems involved in providing care for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, drug dependent, and medical, surgical, and/or geriatric clients.

Knowledge of the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, drug dependent, and geriatric residents/clients and of the methods to provide for their needs.

Ability to organize assigned practical nursing work and develop appropriate work methods.

Ability to assist, counsel, and instruct clients in areas relating to personal care and hygiene.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, Registered Professional Nurses, nonprofessional resident care staff, clients, and others associated with the facility.

Ability to communicate client-related information between physicians or professional nursing staff and nonprofessional resident care personnel.

Ability to assign and instruct Human Services Assistants, Cottage Training Technicians, Human Services Technicians, or other staff and verbally evaluate the performance of their work.

Ability to perform all types of practical nursing work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Ability to maintain accurate medical records.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable form of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.