Licensed Practical Nurse

The Village Network • Wooster, OH

11d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides medical care to youth in residential treatment and performs related medical compliance activities in support of The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role works under the leadership of the Registered Nurse and reports to the Director of Nursing. It includes medication support, client medical records and appointments, immunization and vaccine coordination, testing as needed, and general administrative duties. The position participates in an on-call rotation based on client needs.

Requirements

• Current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to use a computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and CATT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to be flexible.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that permits insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, disease processes, ICD-9 and ICD-10, insurance policies and information, health information management, financial reporting, and managed care.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy, flexibility, initiative, teamwork, stress management, a professional image, and ethical and legal standards.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time, and to lift 20 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with adolescents.
• Experience with psychiatric medicine.

Responsibilities

• Order medications as prescribed by an RN or medical doctor and check pharmacy-provided medications for accuracy.
• Provide medication counseling and education under the leadership of the RN.
• Organize and monitor Medication Record Sheets (MARS) in residential programs under the leadership of the RN.
• Destroy medications as appropriate.
• Create and maintain appointment folders, client information, and emergency transfer packets.
• Complete medical intake forms and manage medication packing upon intake of new clients.
• Schedule on-site psychiatrist and doctor appointments.
• Keep over-the-counter medications in stock and order them as needed.
• Maintain VFC and Statewide Impact immunization records and keep client records updated.
• Maintain vaccine stock and storage on campus and order vaccines quarterly based on monthly records.
• Coordinate yearly flu immunizations.
• Complete COVID-19 and substance-use testing as needed.
• Update statewide immunization records as needed.
• Create and update monthly medical reports for therapists.
• Update medical information in RTIS and the EHR system.
• Answer emails within 12–24 hours and submit emails regarding client changes.
• Perform general office administration, including typing, correspondence, mail, faxing, updating materials or manuals, answering phones, and seeking information in accordance with confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Participate in on-call duties or rotation based on client needs.
• Perform other reasonable tasks within the scope of practice as assigned by the RN.

Benefits

• Great benefits and competitive salaries.
• 192 hours (24 days) of PTO in the first year for full-time employees.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
• Annual salary bonus; the description notes a 3% bonus was paid in the past fiscal year and reports a history of annual bonuses.
• PTO buyback; the description notes more than 80 hours were bought back in the past fiscal year.
• Generous retirement contribution to employee 403(b) accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed