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Seven Counties

Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient- Child and Family South

Seven Counties, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Job Description Position does not require to work nights, holidays, or weekends.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Dispenses and administers prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered.

Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results.

Monitors and attends to the physical needs of clients.

Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.

Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client‑related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc.

Maintains client medical record/charts relating to admissions and discharges.

Transcribes MD or APRN orders and obtains requested medical information relating to clients.

Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results.

Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis.

Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by MD or APRN.

Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.

Manages caseload of clients receiving Medication Only services, when required.

Obtains prior authorizations for medication.

Participates on team with MD/APRN/RN to manage the flow of medication management clinics.

EDUCATION

Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.

License for Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

EXPERIENCE

Up to six months nursing experience.

Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency and established standards, regulations, and procedures for treatment.

If assigned to addictions treatment, knowledge of detoxification programs and treatment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position has no unusual physical demands.

Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients/patients.

Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

TIME TYPE Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Health & Wellness

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability - Company Paid

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid

403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching

Retirement and Financial Planning Services

Career Development and Growth

Tuition Assistance Plans

Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs ( National Health Service Corp s &

Public Service Loan Forgiveness )

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Clinical Supervision

toward licensure and

reimbursement for certain license applications

At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide

company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education

Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us

Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders

Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance

Paid Time Off

- Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. ( 10 Paid Holidays )

Flexible Work Schedules

to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work‑related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well‑being

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle‑centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

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