Licensed Practical Nurse Job at The Emily Program

The Emily Program Cleveland, OH 44106

This is a part time (24 hours a week) opportunity, evening and weekends.
Position Summary:
Provides holistic and compassionate nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team to clients in a residential, higher level of care (HLOC), or outpatient setting with a focus on treating clients with eating disorders.
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides client care through assessment, monitoring, and intervention to address health concerns appropriately
  • Responsible with medication management including education, assessing adherence, administration in the residential setting, and monitoring for side effects in collaboration with provider
  • Assists and support medical and psychiatric providers with medical care coordination
  • Provides medical care coordination between patient, provider, staff, family and outside care agencies as needed
  • Serves as a staff resource for client medical needs and information and attends treatment meetings as applicable
  • Adheres to policies and procedures as defined by the various programs including maintaining client confidentiality and client rights
  • Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical and psychiatric to emergencies
  • Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in the client medical record
  • Ability to take initiative, utilize critical thinking skills, and resource to work autonomously
  • Partners with team effectively to maximize performance through use of communication skills, knowledge of team dynamics, and adaptation to change to ensure high quality of care
  • Drive clients, staff, and supplies in the company vehicle as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Participate actively in milieu management which could include involvement in groups, outings, mealtimes, and therapeutic interventions
  • Adheres to residential site specific license supervision requirements

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited course of study in nursing required
  • Licensed as a LPN in the state of employment
  • Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association) within 30 days from date of hire
  • Experience or strong desire to work in a mental health setting
  • Washington State Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Permit obtained within 14 days of employment

Workplace Environment:

  • Standing 50-60% and Sitting 50-60%.
  • Working at a computer 70% of the day.
  • Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriate, on occasion.
  • Lift, carry, push or pull up to approx. 40 pounds (supplies, etc.)

EducationRequired

  • Associates or better

Preferred

  • Associates or better

Location: Cleveland Heights,Ohio,44106,United States, Cleveland, OH 44106

Location: Cleveland Heights,Ohio,44106,United States, Cleveland, OH 44106

Job Type: Part-time

Standard shift:

  • Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

  • Holidays

Weekly schedule:

  • Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person




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