LPN - Nights 7pm - 7am

Methodist Children's Home • Sulphur, LA

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About The Position

To assist the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the
health care of all children assigned to their care.

To assist the Director of Nursing Services in education and training of staff
and clients as directed in health care issues, policies, and procedures.

To provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and
staff.

Assists as directed in the maintenance of systems and processes related to
health care functions to include infection control, employee health, and other
areas as assigned.

Maintains high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job
performance.

To monitor Child Care staff in the performances of their health care
responsibilities.

To assist the Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned in areas related
to the provisions of health care for clients and staff.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid Louisiana license
• Two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population.
• Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.
• Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity, and integrity for an influential and authoritarian role with youth and staff.
• Must have strong, positive interpersonal skills to work with youth and staff.
• Must have a strong work ethic, be willing to work under the supervision of the Director of Health Care Services, and be willing to commit to significant job responsibilities.
• Must have excellent organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to function effectively as a team member of the professional staff with a focus on problem-solving and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in screening and oversight of health care for children.
• Assist in education and training of staff and clients on health care issues.
• Provide emergency oversight of medical services for clients and staff.
• Assist in maintaining health care systems and processes.
• Maintain high standards of personal and interpersonal functioning.
• Monitor Child Care staff in their health care responsibilities.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in other health care-related duties.

Benefits

• As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed