Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Job Location:

Rapid Access Center – Gary, IN 46406 — Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Full‑time)

• Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care.
• Assesses adverse reactions to medication therapy and confers with physician when necessary.
• Monitors diagnostic testing.
• Administers IM medication as ordered for outpatient adult clients, as needed.
• Trains and continuously evaluates all staff on medical policies and procedures.
• Oversees and trains non‑medical personnel in medication administration procedures for program.
• Orders and picks up medication and supplies as needed.
• Maintains credentials as required by certifying/licensing body. Participates in professional development and in‑service programs as required by position.
• Participates in improving organizational performance through involvement in agency and department quality improvement programs, as needed.
• Responsible for following all organization and department precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of the departmental team to facilitate the meeting of departmental goals and objectives.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of medical policies and procedures and handle medical tools and equipment effectively (i.e. stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, audio scope, etc.).
• Must have knowledge of pharmacology, administration of medication and adverse reactions.
• Must have knowledge of crisis and medical emergency protocols.
• Must be able to administer First Aid, physical assessment and intra‑muscular (IM) medication administration.
• Must have knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Assesses physical needs of clients and confer with physician when necessary and handles crisis and medical emergencies.
• Interfacing and networking with outside contacts.
• Must occasionally stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, reach, handle and lift.
• Close vision and color vision are required.
• Always maintain a minimum of the company’s productivity requirements (75%).

• Maintain clinical and management records in accordance with assigned Services Programs.
• Completes Service Activity Logs (SALS) daily and monitors and documents absenteeism.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures and monitors infection control for facility.
• Sets up, monitors, administers, and documents medication therapy.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as may from time to time be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Current Indiana license as an LPN.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one year’s experience in psychiatric nursing, in an adult in‑patient unit or child/adolescent unit.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must furnish own inspected automobile as needed for Center work and transportation of clients; maintain a good driving record; hold appropriate automobile insurance and valid license tags.