Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Oriana House, Inc. • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oriana House Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. This role involves providing essential nursing care, health education, and referrals to clients. The LPN will work under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician, performing routine nursing procedures and administering medications and treatments. This position also includes supervising unlicensed nursing assistants, maintaining secure storage of medical supplies, and monitoring patient compliance. The ideal candidate will have a favorable attitude towards addiction treatment and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current state registration
• LPN license
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Maintains the required licensure/certification in good standing.
• Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years chemical dependency, institutional, and/or emergency room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients’ health care needs and provides required nursing care, health education, and referrals.
• Works under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician during examinations and treatment.
• Provides nursing care that requires an understanding of diseases and illnesses, sufficient enough to enhance communication with physician, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (RN), and patients.
• Works under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician.
• Supervises unlicensed nursing assistants in an effective and professional manner (where applicable).
• Accurately counts, records, and maintains secure storage area for all prescription medications, sharps, syringes, and other medical equipment within unit and monitors patient compliance in residential areas.
• Performs routine nursing procedures such as taking and recording height, weight, measurements, and vital signs.
• Performs vision screening, obtains urine samples, does phlebotomy, administers IM injections, and conducts tuberculin skin tests.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Card
• Paid Hospital Days
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 10 Vacation Days per year
• 10 Personal-Sick Days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Program and Incentives, including FitThumb Wellness App.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree