LPN​/RN Part Time

Location: St. Petersburg

Position Summary:

This position will work under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor to provide for the medical and physical needs of the children who receive services at the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center, while ensuring best health and wellness practices.

Role and Responsibilities This person’s job responsibility includes but are not limited to the following:

Administer medication per physician’s orders and document as per agency policies and procedures

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor confirm and or arrange that all medical appointments are attended, and appointment follow up are completed

Implement all doctors’ orders and recommendations

Oversee all hospitalizations and discharge instructions

Provide for the physical needs of the children, ensuring proper daily hygiene of the children including bathing, toilet, first aid and wound care Mindfully integrate the Trauma Informed Care Model and Person-Centered Approach into all procedures, practices, and daily interactions

Assist and support direct care staff with training in proper hygiene practices, bathing, toileting, first aid and wound care Assist with and prepare, or arrange for, daily meals and snacks

Participate with clinical team meetings and attend staff meetings and in-services as required

Be available and flexible to accommodate scheduling needs

All other duties as requested by Supervisor competencies:

Excellent Communication Skills Safe quality nursing

Ethical-moral Responsibility Demonstrate professional best practice

Physical requirements:

Staff must be physically capable of driving an automobile in a safe manner. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Stoop, bend, kneel, stand/walk up to 4 hours, and be capable of continuous activity with children.

Qualifications and Education Requirements Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Experience working with children with developmental disabilities

Completion of annual 40 hours of in-service training

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Must be available to work nights and weekends CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Certification
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