What are the responsibilities and job description for the TPSN Nurse (Part-time, Traveling) position at UCAN?
Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (Part-time, Traveling)
Department: Partners in Parenting (PIP)
Reports to: Program Director
Position Objective and Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse addresses the medical care coordination needs of youth within PIP program and community settings.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Trains staff and youth on various health care topics.
- Keeps accurate and complete case notes on youth.
- Assist team with the completion of Asthma Action Plans.
- Assist with the development of service plan goals for youth and children with high-risk/chronic health care needs.
- Educate youth on the importance of attending routine prenatal care and the effects of cigarettes/drugs/alcohol on the unborn fetus.
- Educate youth on all family planning options highlighting the pros and cons of each.
- Review all prescriptions and medication dosages for youth on psychotropic meds. Provide education to the team regarding potential side effects and coordinate with placement provider if needed.
- Coordinate psychiatric and psychological appointments.
- Assist youth with medication refills (ex, high blood pressure, eczema, diabetes, etc.)
- Administer hearing and vision screenings for youth and their children.
- Plans and implements health management protocols for youth with chronic health problems.
- Liaison with community hospitals to coordinate care for youth and young adults.
- Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious diseases.
Professionalism and Work Conduct
- Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and displays a positive image of UCAN.
- Acts in a professional manner at all times and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Demonstrates accountability for results and keeps commitments to others.
- Reports to work, meetings, training, and job-related activities prepared and as scheduled.
- Demonstrates openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and coworkers.
- Understands and supports UCAN’s standard of cultural proficiency and strives to meet it.
- Responds to clients and their families, UCAN staff, DCFS, service providers and other stakeholders in a timely manner and ensures follow up to adequately address their need.
- Performs other related tasks as required or assigned.
Education/Job Experience/Certification:
- State of Illinois LPN licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Two (2) years’ experience in related work.
Special Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Proven ability to work effectively with young people.
- Understands trauma-informed practice.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and a part of a high functioning team.
- Experience and ability to use computers for data entry, communication and report writing.
- Car and valid Illinois driver’s license and insurance required.
Work Environment: Administrative offices and community.
