Licensed Practical Nurse

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting the Medical Coordinator with assignments as necessary. These assignments include scheduling, maintaining, and participating in medical appointments with providers, ensuring the medical care of Unaccompanied Children (UC), providing first aid to the children as needed, helping maintain secured medical records, and overseeing the inventory of medications and equipment.

• Ensure all UCs are seen by a medical provider by scheduling and confirming Initial Medical Exam (IME) appointments. This includes transporting children to their medical appointments, completing the IME form, and making copies of necessary clinical information from the client's chart.
• Ensure accurate documentation of medication regimens for all children who need such services. Track medication logbooks to ensure information is being filled out correctly.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the supervisor. These include staff meetings and compliance training programs.
• Work on an as-needed basis during emergency conditions.
• Provide emergency medical assistant care to all children/staff as necessary.
• Inventory over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and personal protective equipment and determine what is needed.
• Assist with initial medical screening of each child at intake by performing rapid COVID-19 tests on UCs upon admission and any other exam required. Document and report results to determine quarantine status.
• Ensure concise and timely completion of all paperwork or documentation, including but not limited to administrative, clinical, or caseload requirements.
• Review and maintain current medical information on all children, including taking vital signs as needed.
• Act as a liaison between physicians/nurses and children.
• Perform duties of Medical Coordinator when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $55,000 salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplemental Accident, Hospital Liability & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Life/AD&a