LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE (Full Time)- Portland, OR

Position Reports To : Nurse Manager

FLSA Reports : Non-exempt

Position Summary :

The LPN works under the supervision of the Program Lead and is responsible for the complete care of all assigned patients, within the scope of the State Registered Nurse Practice Acts and the policies and procedures of the Agency. The LPN is responsible and accountable for making decisions and providing care according to Oregon's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's regulations and agency guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Follows-up with any patients in need of medical follow-up as determined by review of medical file / documentation.
• Administer all medications to clients as needed and is responsible for safe and secure storage of all medications.
• Keep abreast of all State standards for nursing practice in an intermediate care facility and to keep in compliance with these standards at all times.
• Perform the Nursing Assessment for each client at admission and provide for each client at discharge a care plan for continuing medical conditions.
• Responsible for orientation of nursing staff, as instructed by the Nurse Manager
• Maintains all medical forms in clinical records in complete and timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records of TB testing of all employees.
• Review and completes patient paperwork as needed.
• Monitor client's complaints and incident's
• Reply in accordance with agency / regulatory body guidelines for complaint tracking procedures and complaint policy.
• Works with staff, as necessary to resolve incidents.
• Responsible for monitoring and follow-up on Infection Control / Surveillance reporting.
• Maintain a system of client care records; reporting forms, client and service data and any other needed client care information as required.
• Ensures that all client care services are coordinated and integrated as indicated.
• Maintains all needed clinical documentation from doctors, nurses, etc.
• Maintains a multi-disciplinary approach to delivery of services.
• Accepts and performs duties assigned by Medical Director, Executive Director or Designee who are appropriate to this job description but are not here specified.
• Attends meetings as necessary or required.

Background : This position requires successful background and drug test completion

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Education and / or Experience :

This position may include weekend and / or evening duties as needed or required.

Tuerk House offers the following benefits :

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Tuerk House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

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