Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Third Shift

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Third Shift 10pm- 6 : 30am Full time, Part time, PRN Alternating weekends and Holidays Position requires a four (4) week commitment to training on day shift 8am-4pm (negotiable). SUMMARY : The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care to clients currently participating in the Agency's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). Through actively working to achieve clients' trust, the LPN will develop therapeutic relationships with residential clients and will provide quality patient care. Further, the LPN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the evaluation of the client's treatment process. Thus, the LPN will have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, while demonstrating the ability to work well with others and maintain professionalism. The LPN is supervised by the Director of PRTF Nursing and Healthcare Coordination. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Assist providers, registered nurses and other health care professionals with examinations, treatments, and procedures. Obtain patient health history, laboratory specimens, and vital signs within your scope of practice. Implement provider orders as well as administer medication and document that the necessary medication was administered as ordered. Submit regular reports to the provider as requested. Utilize knowledge of medications (psychotropic and other) in the treatment process and educate clients and residential staff regarding medications and client health care needs. Adapt to changing situations and / or work assignments as well as provide services to both areas of behavioral health and autism residential treatment. Consult with PRTF staff as needed to ensure quality client care. Collect objective and subjective client data, report symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in client's conditions to the registered nurse or provider. Complete and maintain documentation as required to record such client data, reactions, and / or changes in conditions. Utilize therapeutic verbal and non-verbal techniques with clients as needed. Coordinate client transfers to outside health care providers or medical facilities. Participate in training orientation of new employees of the residential health clinic. Maintain proper use and storage of all medical supplies and equipment. Perform other related duties related to the delivery of services within the PRTF. OTHER DUTIES : Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing required. Licensure : Valid Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Skills : Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Core Expertise : Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date. Cultural Competency : Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics. Interpersonal Communication : Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language. Professional & Ethical Conduct : Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures. Collaboration & Teamwork : Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making : Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions. Experience : Experience working with pediatric autism, special needs, psych preferred. Benefits And Salary At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include : The salary for this $31 per hour Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option. Wellness program including free preventative care Generous paid time off and holidays 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs Defined benefit pension plan 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Pet insurance Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Support for continuing education and credential renewal Ancillary benefits including : dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care BJCB-RN-1 Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.