Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Summary:

Reports to the Health and Wellness Manager. Supervised by a Registered Nurse in accordance with state-specific Nurse Practice Act. This is a SCA covered, hourly position. The LPN works closely with students and nursing staff to apply health and wellness care plans. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing services within the scope of practice for state-specific nurse Practice Act.
• Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments during walk-in periods.
• Provides for a wellness care plan that addresses students' needs according to protocol outlined in Health Standing Orders or refers students to the Center Physician/mid-level practitioner.
• Assists in conducting cursory exams for all new students.
• Reviews all laboratory results and flags abnormal results for review by the center Physician.
• Follows protocol for infection control by adhering to the Bloodborne Pathogen Control plan and disinfecting work sites. Ensures the appropriate handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the sterilization of equipment.
• Documents each encounter with students in their health records.
• Promotes the wellness concept. Provides counseling/training to students to ensure they understand wellness assessment findings and plans for care. Provides handouts outlining wellness concerns. Conducts wellness groups as required.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• May assist with other tasks as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• State Licensed Vocational Nurse's License/Licensed Practical Nurse's License and one year's experience as a practicing LVN/LPN.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state where center is located.
• Prefer two or more years of experience.

Additional Requirements: Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record. Knowledge of nursing practices/procedures. Good organizational skills. Familiarity with medical needs of disadvantaged youth. Ability to carry out instructions with minimal supervision. Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to trainee population. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions: This position involves frequent sitting and occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, and running.

Environmental Demands: Position requires ability to spend 5% of work time outside and 95% of work time indoors; ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; ability to work in high temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low temperature settings in winter months.