Licensed Practical Nurse - Meadowview Cottage - Murdoch Developmental Center
About The Position
Murdoch is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse located in Meadowview Cottage. Meadowview’s program consists of the Behaviorally Advanced Residential Treatment (BART) program. The BART program serves young adult males, at least 16 years old, with mild IDD and a history of failed treatment placements and/or repeat criminal offenses. Treatment of aberrant behavior in the BART program utilizes a behavioral analytical approach. All programs are designed both to reduce maladaptive behaviors and to accelerate positive social skills. Treatment also includes training in self-help, education, communication, vocation, and recreation as deemed necessary by the interdisciplinary team. Behavior programs are carefully integrated across all areas of training. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct clinical services and medication and treatment administration. This LPN performs and documents nursing procedures and techniques as prescribed by the physician and outlined in the Person-Centered Plan. This LPN performs duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This LPN works with the RN in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina or in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. See the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) website for a list of participating states http://www.ncbon.com/dcp/i/licensurelisting-nurse-licensure-compact-general-information
- Successful candidate must be able to pass Healthcare Provider CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) written and physical requirements as a condition of employment.
- Successful candidate must have a valid Driver License.
- This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)
- This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services
- Medication and treatment administration
- Performs and documents nursing procedures and techniques as prescribed by the physician and outlined in the Person-Centered Plan
- Performs duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Works with the RN in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Benefits
- full state benefits package including Health Insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays,retorement, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
