Licensed Practical Nurse

The LPN provides nursing services and health care to Grafton clients. Performs a variety of nursing duties associated with monitoring client's health and general wellbeing, managing health issues and providing health care.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors client's response to treatment.
• Follows through with treatment plans while assisting RNs or physicians in providing direct care to patients
• Assists with psychological reviews; schedules client appointments with health care providers and dentists. Attends all neurology/specialty appointments, as appropriate
• Documents the administration of care in the client medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Provides the medical perspective into client care for all Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Administers medication as directed
• Serves as a resource to department staff and students and to help deliver quality client care
• Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
• Provides hepatitis B or flu vaccines and PPD testing to Grafton staff.
• Promotes and assists in the control of communicable disease.
• Prepares and/or completes various health services forms like medication permission forms, on-call sheets, medical/dentist appointment sheets, etc.
• Works on-call duty in rotation, as appropriate; promptly responds to calls for immediate nursing services.
• Attends meetings, seminars and training as required.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program and 1 - 2 years of experience providing nursing services; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have valid state license as a LPN.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse; and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

COMPENSATION

• $27.07 up to $33.56 based upon experience.

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at HR@Grafton.org or 540-542-0200 Ext. 6429.

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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