TPSN Nurse

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (Part-time, Traveling)
Department: Partners in Parenting (PIP)
Reports to: Program Director
Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse addresses medical care coordination needs of youth within PIP program and community settings.
Key Responsibilities:

• Trains staff and youth on various health care topics.
• Keeps accurate and complete case notes on youth.
• Assists team with completion of Asthma Action Plans.
• Assists with development of service plan goals for youth and children with high-risk/chronic health care needs.
• Educates youth on importance of attending routine prenatal care and effects of cigarettes/drugs/alcohol on unborn fetus.
• Educates youth on all family planning options highlighting pros and cons of each.
• Reviews all prescriptions and medication dosages for youth on psychotropic meds. Provides education to team regarding potential side effects and coordinates with placement provider if needed.
• Coordinates psychiatric and psychological appointments.
• Assists youth with medication refills (e.g. high blood pressure, eczema, diabetes, etc.).
• Administers hearing and vision screenings for youth and their children.
• Plans and implements health management protocols for youth with chronic health problems.
• Liaisons with community hospitals to coordinate care for youth and young adults.
• Promotes and assists in control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious diseases.

Professional Requirements:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 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.