Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Oriana House•Cleveland, OH

51d

About The Position

Full-time- Monday - Friday including every other weekend (8am-6pm) Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to: 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current state registration, LPN license, and 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.