LPN (Contingent)

## Description
**We are seeking a contingent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Behavioral Health Team in Newark, Ohio.**
**Compensation: $27.00/hr.**

To learn more about the program, please see the information below

<https://www.nyap.org/ohio/opmh>

**Position Summary:**

The Licensed Practical Nurse at National Youth Advocate Program provides medical assistance to the persons served including performing physical assessments and treating acute, minor illnesses as needed.

**Responsibilities:**

The LPN will perform duties including, but not limited to

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify the client's physician or consulting physicians.
• Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
• Assure the administration and implementation of physician orders, and when appropriate, educate the appropriate staff on administering medication and/or treatments as needed.
• Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
• Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each persons served.
• Assure the program's compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• **Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with valid licensure.**
• **Nursing experience working with adolescents is preferred.**
• Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Scheduled Hours: every Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and as needed.

**Driving and Vehicle Requirements:**

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Ready to make an impact? We invite you to **apply now**!

<https://www.nyap.org/careers>

*Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.*

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

## Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.