What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Nights 7pm - 7am position at Methodist Children's Home?
Job Details
Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care.
To assist the Director of Nursing Services in education and training of staff and clients as directed in health care issues, policies, and procedures.
To provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff.
Assists as directed in the maintenance of systems and processes related to health care functions to include infection control, employee health, and other areas as assigned.
Maintains high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance.
To monitor Child Care staff in the performances of their health care responsibilities.
To assist the Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned in areas related to the provisions of health care for clients and staff.
Qualifications
Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid Louisiana license; two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population.
CHARACTERISTICS
Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.
Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity, and integrity for an influential and authoritarian role with youth and staff.
Must have strong, positive interpersonal skills to work with youth and staff.
Must have a strong work ethic, be willing to work under the supervision of the Director of Health Care Services, and be willing to commit to significant job responsibilities.
Must have excellent organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.
Must be able to function effectively as a team member of the professional staff with a focus on problem-solving and outcomes.
EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
Time on Duty: Rotating Schedule- including weekends and holidays. Day shift 5a-5p. Full time status is 36 hours (3- 12 hour shifts)
Salary: As provided in the Annual Budget.
FLSA Exemption: Exempt
Benefits: As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.
DISCLAIMER
The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Activity
(Hours per day)
Never/Rarely
0 hours
Occasionally
Up to 3 hours
Frequently
3-6 hours
Constantly
6-8 hours
Sitting
ü
Standing
ü
Walking
ü
Running
ü
Bending (neck)
ü
Bending (waist)
ü
Squatting
ü
Climbing
ü
Kneeling
ü
Crawling
ü
Twisting (neck)
ü
Twisting (waist)
ü
Is repetitive use of hand required?
ü
Simple Grasping with hands
ü
Power Grasping with hands
ü
Fine Manipulation with hands
ü
Reaching/above shoulder level
ü
Reaching/below shoulder level
ü
Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care.
To assist the Director of Nursing Services in education and training of staff and clients as directed in health care issues, policies, and procedures.
To provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff.
Assists as directed in the maintenance of systems and processes related to health care functions to include infection control, employee health, and other areas as assigned.
Maintains high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance.
To monitor Child Care staff in the performances of their health care responsibilities.
To assist the Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned in areas related to the provisions of health care for clients and staff.
Qualifications
Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid Louisiana license; two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population.
CHARACTERISTICS
Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.
Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity, and integrity for an influential and authoritarian role with youth and staff.
Must have strong, positive interpersonal skills to work with youth and staff.
Must have a strong work ethic, be willing to work under the supervision of the Director of Health Care Services, and be willing to commit to significant job responsibilities.
Must have excellent organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.
Must be able to function effectively as a team member of the professional staff with a focus on problem-solving and outcomes.
EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
Time on Duty: Rotating Schedule- including weekends and holidays. Day shift 5a-5p. Full time status is 36 hours (3- 12 hour shifts)
Salary: As provided in the Annual Budget.
FLSA Exemption: Exempt
Benefits: As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.
DISCLAIMER
The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Activity
(Hours per day)
Never/Rarely
0 hours
Occasionally
Up to 3 hours
Frequently
3-6 hours
Constantly
6-8 hours
Sitting
ü
Standing
ü
Walking
ü
Running
ü
Bending (neck)
ü
Bending (waist)
ü
Squatting
ü
Climbing
ü
Kneeling
ü
Crawling
ü
Twisting (neck)
ü
Twisting (waist)
ü
Is repetitive use of hand required?
ü
Simple Grasping with hands
ü
Power Grasping with hands
ü
Fine Manipulation with hands
ü
Reaching/above shoulder level
ü
Reaching/below shoulder level
ü