Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Part Time
Bellefaire JCB
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. The LPN is supervised by the Director of PRTF Nursing and Healthcare Coordination.
Job description
Responsibilities Include
- 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.
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing required
- Valid Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgement
- Cultural competency in working with diverse individuals and groups
- Clear verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills
- Professional and ethical conduct
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience working with pediatric autism, special needs, or psych preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition discount
- Tuition scholarship
- Free supervision
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Fertility/IVF coverage
- Childcare FSA
- Pet insurance
Company overview
Bellefaire JCB is a prominent mental health care organization based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, specializing in comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families. The organization provides a wide range of therapeutic interventions, residential treatment programs, and community-based services designed to address complex mental health challenges. With a focus on trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Bellefaire JCB offers specialized programs for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders. The organization operates multiple service lines including outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, educational support, and residential treatment facilities. As a leading provider in Northeast Ohio's mental health landscape, Bellefaire JCB emphasizes family-centered approaches and collaborative care models to support sustainable recovery and improved quality of life for the individuals and communities they serve. Their commitment to innovation in mental health treatment and community integration has established them as a vital resource in the region's healthcare ecosystem.