LPN - Senior Services - Trotwood

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary

Provide nursing services to the Adult Day Service participants, and act as a resource to caregivers, participants and staff in meeting participants' health care needs. Assess participants on admission, with respect to health care and dietary needs, and on a continuing basis, review, update and execute that assessment. Establish and review health and nutrition goals for each participant. Act as a liaison to the medical community and funding sources for the Easter Seals Adult Day Services as a whole.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide treatments upon receiving a written order from a physician, i.e., monitor medications, compliance with instructions relating to diabetic conditions, eye drops, etc.
• Provide first aid treatment. If further treatment is necessary, the nurse refers the case to the family physician as indicated.
• Maintain clinical notes and accident and illness logs as appropriate for program participants and employees.
• Participate in case conferences or individual consultations to apply medical knowledge and experience as it applies to rehabilitation planning.
• Assist RN and Program Coordinator with teaching of program participants in curriculum areas relating to health and well-being.
• Perform all Child and Adult Care Food Program duties that are assigned. Comply with all Child and Adult Food Program standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervises nursing students, all program participants and designated staff in situational assessments within the medical area, i.e., Activity & Personal Care Aide, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Nurse LPN (RN Preferred) licensed in the state of Ohio and a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years' experience as an RN/LPN in competitive employment.
• Familiar with Workers Compensation laws.
• Possess the ability to evaluate the health needs of program participants.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwills liability insurance provider.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

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The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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