What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Grafton?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Being a nurse comes with certain assumptions. You work in a medical center. You have a nurse's "station" you report to. Something about scrubs comes to mind...
How about taking the mission that led you to the medical field, and trying something a little different? At Grafton, our clients need your nursing skills, training, and compensation, don't get us wrong - but we also want to provide you with the opportunity to offer yourself in different ways - like coaching, mentoring, teaching, enjoying a hobby with kids, taking a group to the movies, you name it.
You also get to be a part of a team that involves not just the typical players (doctors, other nurses, etc.) but also therapists, educators, and other specialists. And frankly, our nursing teams are incredibly supportive of one another. You will work side by side with Psychiatrist that are second to none, and have a real appreciation for what you do. You will be valued. We welcome new ideas, and creative ways to teach kids how to be health and safe.
...And we will provide tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, etc.
Look, at the end of the day nurses are great because they have professional expertise that is hard won, and essential. But at Grafton, you get to also bring YOURSELF to the job, in an incredibly important role in the lives of kids. Nurses can have a huge impact on these young lives. Please consider joining us.
The LPN provides nursing services and health care to Grafton clients. Performs a variety of nursing duties associated with monitoring client’s health and general wellbeing, managing health issues and providing health care.
Essential Job Functions
- Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors client’s response to treatment.
- Follows through with treatment plans while assisting RNs or physicians in providing direct care to patients
- Assists with psychological reviews; schedules client appointments with health care providers and dentists. Attends all neurology/specialty appointments, as appropriate
- Documents the administration of care in the client medical record in a timely and thorough manner
- Provides the medical perspective into client care for all Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
- Administers medication as directed
- Serves as a resource to department staff and students and to help deliver quality client care
- Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
- Provides hepatitis B or flu vaccines and PPD testing to Grafton staff.
- Promotes and assists in the control of communicable disease.
- Prepares and/or completes various health services forms like medication permission forms, on-call sheets, medical/dentist appointment sheets, etc.
- Works on-call duty in rotation, as appropriate; promptly responds to calls for immediate nursing services.
- Attends meetings, seminars and training as required.
- Performs other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
- Valid driver's license
- Valid LPN License from the State Board of Nursing
- 1 year or moderate experience as a practical nurse in a behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience; previous medication administration
- Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques
- Computer proficiency, strong communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.
COMPENSATION
$27.07 to $33.56; commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Shifts Available: Sunday, Monday, and Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm & Tuesday to Thursday from 1 pm to 9 pm
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr@grafton.org
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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Salary : $2,500 - $5,250
