Licensed Practical Nurse- FT Sidney, OH
About The Position
The Supervisor, LPN/LVN manages the LPN/LVN staff and the administration of medications, performance of physicals, provision of treatments, and scheduling of medical appointments in collaboration with a Registered Nurse. This role involves managing direct care staff, monitoring the health and medical condition of individuals served, supervising medication administration, providing treatments, making medical referrals, and attending appointments. The position also includes maintaining contact with families, managing medication deliveries, monitoring budgets, and performing other related duties. The supervisory responsibilities include directing and supervising assigned staff, conducting performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training, and making decisions regarding hiring, transfers, promotions, and discipline.
Requirements
- LPN license
- Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school
- Two years of related experience.
- Current Licensed Vocational Nursing License
- Current CPR
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Responsibilities
- Manages direct care staff providing services to clients.
- Coordinates the assignment of work of facility staff and evaluates performance.
- Monitors the health and medical condition of individuals served ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supervises the administration of proper medications according to established guidelines.
- Maintains documentation on all medications given.
- Provides treatment and/or health care procedures as specified in physician orders and/or as determined by the team.
- Makes referrals for appropriate medical services and schedules appointments as needed.
- Attends physician/medical appointments with individuals to promote positive outcomes.
- Assists in the performance of quarterly and annual physicals.
- Monitors weight gains or losses and updates medical records regularly.
- Maintains contact with the families of persons served and informs them of the individual’s medical condition, nutritional needs, medications, etc.
- Completes the intake of medication deliveries from the pharmacy by receiving medications and comparing to physician orders and medication administration records.
- Monitors budgets for assigned areas.
- Manages activities to ensure financial goals are met.
- Monitors budget variances and implements corrective action plans as needed.
- Performs other related duties and activities as required.
- Directs and supervises assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
- Make decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.
- Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
