Medical- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

St. Anne Institute

Job Description

I. TITLE: Medical- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

II. SUPERVISOR: Nursing Supervisor

III. HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week (Evenings and weekends)

IV. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid New York State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Certified in CPR; and

3 or more years of prior nursing employment experience preferred.

V. FUNCTIONS:

 To provide a high standard of competent medical care for the girls and staff (as needed) of St. Anne

Institute.

 To coordinate with other clinic staff to ensure that the St. Anne Institute Medical Clinic’s daily

operations run smoothly and efficiently.

VI. RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsible for the direct medical care of residents of St. Anne Institute

 Provide nursing care according to physicians’ orders and in conformance with established

standards of nursing

 Record prescribed medications and medical procedures

 Pour medications and make rounds daily rounds to administer medications

 Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment in the Clinic area

 Informs residents of necessary nursing procedures and related health care issues

 Follows universal precautions

 Provides accurate documentation on all medical matters, accident reports and nurse’s notes

 Responsible for appropriate use of equipment and supplies while performing regular duties

 Reports to supervisor both verbally and in writing on a regular basis

 Understands the provisions of the Nurse Practice Acts of New York State and recognizes the

legal implications

 Updates the CONNECTIONS database on a routine basis

 Creates and distributes a monthly “Psych Text”, listing all the psychotropic medications

currently prescribed to residents.

 Render first aid to staff, as necessary.

 Attend regularly scheduled nurse meetings.

 Completes 40 hours of continuing education annually (this can be accomplished through a

combination of agency in-services, outside conferences, etc.).

 Arrives at work 15 minutes prior to start of shift to review report on previous shift.

 Physical demands of this position:

 Walk long distances at various intervals throughout the day, carrying a tray

 Climb stairs at various intervals throughout the day, carrying a tray

 Able to lift at least 50 lbs

 Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor

 This position may work across programs to accommodate fluctuations of staff as well as

clients served