What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Nurse position at New Haven?
Overview
LPN NURSE PRN
Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $28.00
New Haven is a residential treatment center dedicated to highly acute adolescents aged 14-18 and their families. We offer a nurturing, homey atmosphere where we provide residential treatment and an environment where students receive around-the-clock secure care and intensive support . Our expertise lies in addressing complex issues such as traumatic stress, family dynamics, relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and more, all with a focus on family-centered healing.
At New Haven, we offer a unique and family-friendly nursing environment that provides LPNs and RNs the opportunity to maintain their nursing licenses while enjoying flexible part-time schedules. If you're a nursing professional who seeks a fulfilling career that doesn't require full-time commitment or demanding hospital shifts, New Haven might be your perfect fit!
Role
As an LPN at our Treatment Center, you'll play a vital role in providing medical care, medication administration, health assessments, and patient support. You'll have the opportunity to work part-time, enabling you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our family-friendly shift hours allow you to spend quality time with your loved ones while still pursuing a rewarding nursing career.
Building Lasting Relationships
Spending quality time with our teens allows you to cultivate strong and meaningful staff-student relationships. These connections are essential as they play a pivotal role in the progress and development of each student within our program. You become a mentor, a friend, and a source of inspiration, guiding them towards a brighter future.
Responsibilities
Medical Care: Provide comprehensive medical care for students, including addressing medical emergencies and general medical needs.
Medication Administration: Accurately sort and administer medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Health Assessments: Respond promptly to reports of pain or illness, conducting thorough assessments of students to determine the appropriate course of action.
Medical Appointments: Accompany students to medical appointments and effectively communicate findings to both parents and the Nursing Director.
Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly check and record vital signs and student weights as assigned.
Narcotics Management: Maintain strict accountability by counting and tracking narcotics during each shift.
Behavior and Mood Observation: Continuously monitor students for mood, behavior, and affect, documenting findings for reference.
Lab Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate lab draws for students, ensuring accurate and timely results.
Medical Communication: Communicate relevant medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist, either verbally or in written form.
On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 medical assistance.
Confidentiality: Uphold strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards in all patient-related matters.
Licensure Maintenance: Complete all activities required to maintain an active and valid nursing license in the State of Utah.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age of 21
- Current driver's license and a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a Utah State background check
- Active LPN or RN licensure in Utah
- Strong teamwork and autonomy skills
- Excellent communication abilities for conveying medical information to students, parents, and colleagues
- Openness to professional and clinical feedback
- Commitment to providing culturally competent services and continuous training and development
- Proficiency in medical terminology, techniques, legal charting procedures, and medication administration
- Skill in using nursing tools and equipment (e.g., needles, thermometers, diagnostic tests, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
- Competence in assessing students' physical conditions
- Familiarity with word processing software and network navigation
- Ability to check and record vital sign
- Experience working with adolescents is not required, but it is a plus!
Benefits
Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. #L1-T1
Salary : $22 - $28
