Job Description:

Position Summary

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. The specific duties of LPNs may vary depending on the healthcare setting, but generally include the following:

   

Duties:

• Supervision aspects include: Communicating with outside departments, including answering questions and providing teaching as needed.
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings to keep the Healthcare department involved and aware of issues with the other departments, Provides and supervises orientation to new Healthcare department employees and new teaching to current Healthcare department employees.
• Prepares staff nurse schedule and communicates to vendors. Helps to resolve scheduling conflicts and manage staff needs. Solely responsible for taking after-hours call-ins and finding nursing staff to maintain Healthcare coverage as required by the facility.
• Frequently comes into work or stays late to cover the vacancies. Works very closely with physicians.
• Preparing Healthcare records for physicians' clinic visits.
• Making sure physician's orders are transcribed and followed through upon to ensure the Healthcare needs of the adolescents are taken care of.
• Healthcare Supplies: Checks and maintains supplies needed for the Healthcare department.
• Compliance: Maintains records and other documentation to ensure that Healthcare clinic remains in compliance at all times.

• Mental Health monitoring.

   

Education & Licence:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have a registered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a minimum of 1 year experience.