Licensed Practical Nurse; Contingent

Job Details:

Job Location:

Newark, OH
• Position Type:
Contingent
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range:
Undisclosed
• Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Compensation: starting at $27.00/hour

The Licensed Practical Nurse at National Youth Advocate Program provides medical assistance to the persons served including performing physical assessments and treating acute, minor illnesses as needed.

• Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify the client's physician or consulting physicians.
• Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
• Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders, and when appropriate, educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatments as needed.
• Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
• Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each persons served.
• Assure the program's compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders.

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with valid licensure.
• Nursing experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.