Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
Company: ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationSelah House - Anderson, INPosition
TypePart TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel
PercentageNegligibleJob ShiftAnyJob CategoryHealth CarePosition
SummaryWork in a scenic, home-like environment and provide
comprehensive care and compassionate care for adolescent and adult
women who are diagnosed with eating disorders. Selah House is the
only licensed inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization
program (PHP) eating disorder treatment center in the state of
Indiana. The LPN schedule is day shift @ 4 to 6 hours, general
morning hours. The Staff Nurse executes the general medical care of
clients under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse or Director
of Nursing at Selah House (SH).Position ResponsibilitiesReviews
physician's orders and medical records of clients.Administers
medications, ordering/refilling medications per physician's
orders.Records complaints, observes behaviors and reports these to
the Medical Director.Collects labs, reviews lab reports and records
and reports findings to the Medical Director.Assists new clients
with adapting to their new environment, providing social and
emotional support throughout their stay, while maintaining
appropriate personal/professional interaction. Assists all clients
and staff in immediate problem solving/intervention during
crisis.Updates and reviews client's treatment plans and privileges
list on a weekly basis.Responsible for maintaining a clean and
sanitary environment in the Nurses' Stations and practicing
universal precautions.Responsible for the security of the
medications and medical records and ensures that only relevant
providers will have access.Determines the presence of
unhealthy/unsafe conditions in the work area and reports these
conditions to the proper personnel.Ensures that proper
documentation is completed in an accurate, thorough, and timely
manner and that communication logs are read and completed
daily.Attends staff meetings and trainings as requiredResponsible
for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures
relating to medical interventions (e.g. Medication Error Reporting,
Ancillary Services, etc.). Responsible for proper and accurate
shift hand-off information between shifts.Updates job knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications related to Selah House Mission and
population.ISJP123Minimum RequirementsMinimum
RequirementsCertificate or diploma from an accredited Licensed
Practical Nurse program or higher; Current Indiana Nursing License
(LPN); 1 year experience in any field preferredOther
Requirements:Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver's
license and vehicle insurance. Selah House provides equal
employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed,
ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender
identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or
local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and
conditions of employment. Selah House reserves the rights to
modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the
organization desires. This job description in no way implies that
these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified
individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an
employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment
relationship remains "At-Will."
Keywords: ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP, Anderson , Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Healthcare , Anderson, Indiana
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