Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Matt Talbot Inn

SHIFT: Days
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 1-3 Years
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree

PART TIME LPN NEEDED FOR WEEKENDS.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform general nursing care duties to all assigned residents and/or clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and in compliance with physician instructions and within scope of practice.
- Take medical history and maintain necessary medical records for each client.
- Provide instruction in hygiene to staff and clients, update and record immunizations, arrange for special diets or consultations with physicians or dentists.
- Act as a liaison between direct care staff and all medical consultants.
- Observe safety rules and maintain safe environment for clients, staff and visitors in clinic.
- Adhere to ethical standards, privacy and confidentiality laws of clients and their records.
- Provide accurate documentation of clients' medical care.
- Follow established procedures for control of communicable or infectious diseases through identification, reporting, protective and preventive measures.
- Notify physician of abnormal assessment data and consult with physician on all health issues where nurses are not legally licensed to function.
- Conduct nursing assessment and assist physician or RN within scope of practice.
- Practice positive attitudes toward the care of clients, the organization and its mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
- Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing, current Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensure in State of Ohio with medication administration approval.
- Must be able to exercise professional judgment in carrying out nursing functions, philosophy,

purpose, and policies within the scope of practice. - Must be able to incorporate all aspects of nursing in total patient care plans.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations and staff.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to work a diverse schedule that includes evenings, holidays and weekends.
- Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat and reach above head.
- Must be able to navigate stairs.
- Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.