LPN - Senior Services - Trotwood

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley • Trotwood, OH

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About The Position

Provide nursing services to the Adult Day Service participants, and act as a resource to caregivers, participants and staff in meeting participants’ health care needs. Assess participants on admission, with respect to health care and dietary needs, and on a continuing basis, review, update and execute that assessment. Establish and review health and nutrition goals for each participant. Act as a liaison to the medical community and funding sources for the Easter Seals Adult Day Services as a whole.

Requirements

• Nurse LPN (RN Preferred) licensed in the state of Ohio and a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years’ experience as an RN/LPN in competitive employment.
• Familiar with Worker's Compensation laws.
• Possess the ability to evaluate the health needs of program participants.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Nice To Haves

• RN Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments upon receiving a written order from a physician, i.e., monitor medications, compliance with instructions relating to diabetic conditions, eye drops, etc.
• Provide first aid treatment. If further treatment is necessary, the nurse refers the case to the family physician as indicated.
• Maintain clinical notes and accident and illness logs as appropriate for program participants and employees.
• Participate in case conferences or individual consultations to apply medical knowledge and experience as it applies to rehabilitation planning.
• Assist RN and Program Coordinator with teaching of program participants in curriculum areas relating to health and well-being.
• Perform all Child and Adult Care Food Program duties that are assigned.
• Comply with all Child and Adult Food Program standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed