Licensed Practical Nurse – Scranton (PT 4 hrs M
NHS Human Services, through its subsidiaries is one of the nations’ leading non-profit providers of community-based human services. With nationally recognized programs in multiple states, NHS offers a full range of integrated services to children and adults in the areas of mental health, addictive diseases, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, treatment foster care, education and other specialized services.
The Licensed Practical Nurse must understand and implement NHS Human Services' policies and procedures relating to standard precautions, incident management/critical event reporting, medication dispensing, storage and safety. Maintain confidentiality regarding client and department information. Medication administration as needed, including completing record audits. Ensure appropriate doctors’ orders for medication are on file. Monitor side effects of medication. Assessment of self administration of medication.
Perform all duties and responsibilities of a staff nurse. Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (student/cadet information, unit problems) is disseminated to all appropriate personnel. Maintain all assigned medical records. Ability to administer medical first aid promptly and efficiently, as needed, without explicit direction.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited LPN nursing program.
- Current license as LPN in Commonwealth of PA.
- Experience working with adolescents preferred.
- Proof of LPN certification renewals will be required.
NHS Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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Req. Code : N/A
% of Travel Required : None
Shift/Hours : First Shift (Day)