Licensed Practical Nurse

Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Being a nurse comes with certain assumptions. You work in a medical center. You have a nurse's "station" you report to. Something about scrubs comes to mind How about taking the mission that led you to the medical field, and trying something a little different? At Grafton, we desperately need your nursing skills, training, and compassion, don't get us wrong - but we also want to provide you with the opportunity to offer yourself in different ways - like coaching, mentoring, teaching, enjoying a hobby with kids, taking a group to the movies, you name it. You also get to be part of team that involves not just the typical players (doctors, other nurses, etc.), but also therapists, educators, and other specialists. And frankly, our nursing teams are incredibly supportive of one another. You will work side by side with Psychiatrists that are second to none, and have a real appreciation for what you do. You will be valued. We welcome new ideas, and creative ways to teach kids how to be healthy and safe. And we will provide tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, available overtime opportunities, etc. Look, at the end of the day nurses are great because they have professional expertise that is hard won, and essential. But at Grafton, you get to also bring YOURSELF to the job, in an incredibly important role in the lives of kids. Nurses can have a huge impact on these young lives. Please consider joining us. For formality's sake, here is our dry as a bone job description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, provides nursing services and health care to Grafton clients. Performs a variety of nursing duties associated with monitoring clients health and general well being, managing health issues and providing health care. May perform work at a variety of Grafton locations. Reports to the Nurse Manager or Administrator. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Manages the health issues and provides nursing care to clients. Observes and monitors client health; and documents treatments and/or medical concerns in the client charts. Performs a variety of duties associated with maintaining optimal health for clients to include the administration of medications, obtaining prescribed medications from a Pharmacist; administering medications to clients; providing information about medications; obtains medications for home administration; monitoring medication changes; and observing client reactions to new medications. Attends to clients who admit themselves as being sick (Sick call) or injured. Assists with psychological reviews; schedules client appointments with health care providers and dentists. Attends all neurology/specialty appointments, as appropriate. Contacts parents or legal guardians to discuss client medical issues, status of health conditions and treatments received. Works on-call duty in rotation, as appropriate; promptly responds to calls for immediate nursing services. Provides hepatitis B or flu vaccines and PPD testing to Grafton staff. Conducts in service staff training related to nursing and health issues; teaches medication administration and related medication issues and practices to staff. Promotes and assists in the control of communicable disease. Provides the medical perspective into client care for all Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. Participates in various facility wide meetings and committees on an as needed basis. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Serves as back up for nurses in other Grafton locations as needed. Prepares and/or completes a variety of health services forms such as medication permission forms, on-call sheets, medical/dentist appointment sheets, etc. Performs other work as assigned. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited nursing program and 1 - 2 years of experience providing nursing services; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have valid state license as an LPN. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse; and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical, dental and vision Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 401(k), including an employer match Generous Paid Time Off plan Education Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness COMPENSATION Based upon experience and credentials Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus. If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at or Ext. 6429. Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.