What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (RESIDENTIAL - LPN) position at UCAN?
Description
Position Summary :
In this full time position, the LPN will be responsible for the administration of psychotropic medication to clients as well completing documentation related to medication dispersal. The LPN may also assist the medical department with assessing illness in clients and completing post physical restraint documentation.
This is a Full-time position with 2 available rotating weekend shifts. Please indicate on your online application which shift you are applying for.
Shift A) Monday-Sunday 6 : 00 am to 2 : 00 pm
Shift B) Monday-Sunday 2 : 30 pm to 10 : 00 pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Administers psychotropic medication to all clients as needed.
- Ensures that all administered medication is swallowed by the client
- Assess and document post restraint injury or illness.
- Records administration of medication(s) in the client's medical record
- Advises clients of dosage, name of medication, reason for prescription and possible side effects
- Ensure medication cart is orderly and stocked with all client's current medication
- Check all medication for expiration date and dispose of properly when outdated
- Assess all client's health need with consultation of the program RN
- Completes appropriate Medicaid documentation to support the administration of psychotropic medication
- Provide education to youth and staff regarding individual health issues.
- Checks to ensure that clients have sufficient medication(s) on the units
- Assesses clients, in consultation with the program RN
- Assesses clients for any sign of injury after any physical intervention, as needed.
- Participates in supervisory sessions and other related program meetings
- Maintains current knowledge through participation in training sessions and other related program meetings, on a regular basis.
- Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.
Requirements
Education / Job Experience / Certification :
Special Knowledge and Qualifications :
