Licensed Practical Nurse
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
Summary
As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide medical care to our youth and other medical compliant activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.
Job description
Summary
As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide medical care to our youth and other medical compliant activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.
Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Meets with each client prior to each psychiatric appointment to gather information such as pulse, blood pressure, and medication experiences, etc. that will assist the prescriber in meeting the clients’ needs.
- Communicates to the prescriber the information gathered prior to the psychiatric appointment.
- Provides Medication counseling and education under the leadership of the Director of Nursing
- Organizes and Monitors Medication Record Sheets (MARS) in residential programs, under the leadership of the Director of Nursing
- Calls pharmacies for prescriptions as directed by physician or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
- Maintains adequate documentation of nursing activities in Medical Record.
- Participate in on-call duties/rotation based on needs of clients.
- Other reasonable tasks within the scope of practice assigned by the Prescriber and/or Director of Nursing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Arize
- Must be licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 2 years of previous relevant experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; previous experience with adolescent population and psychiatric medicine helpful; willingness to be flexible is necessary.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
Requirements
- Must be licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- 2 years of previous relevant experience
- Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Arize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to be flexible
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurable driving record
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement contribution
- 403(b) account
- Annual bonus
Company overview
THE VILLAGE NETWORK is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental wellness, the organization focuses on delivering accessible, quality care through various therapeutic modalities and support programs. Their services likely encompass counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health support designed to address diverse psychological needs across different populations. Operating within the mental health care sector, THE VILLAGE NETWORK emphasizes holistic approaches to emotional well-being, potentially serving children, adolescents, adults, and families through individualized treatment plans. The organization's mission centers on creating supportive environments where clients can achieve mental health stability and improved quality of life. While specific operational details are limited, as a mental health care provider, THE VILLAGE NETWORK plays a crucial role in addressing the growing need for accessible psychological services and community mental health resources.