OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for supervising staff, coordinating medical care for individuals, providing technical support, training staff on medical procedures, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and related duties as assigned. This FULL TIME position starts at $25.00-$32.00 per hour and is located in Chesapeake,VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..

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  Supervise eight staff. 

  
  

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  Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians, Consultants, and outside providers. 

  
  

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  Coordinate medical care for ten individuals. 

  
  

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  On- call requirement to respond via phone/in-person to emergencies. 

  
  

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  Provide technical support to non-licensed staff regarding healthcare services and medication administration including g-tube feeding & medication administration. 

  
  

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  Training & Monitoring of non-medical staff on g-tube feeding & medication administration, Foley Catheter, and Colostomy Bag. 

  
  

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  Monitor record keeping/documentation for accuracy and detail. 

  
  

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  Perform monthly assessments of resident status. 

  
  

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  Development & review of Nursing Care Plans. 

  
  

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  Dispenses medication to clients as directed by Physicians.

  
  

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  Oversees medical records of medication dispensed to clients.

  
  

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  Maintains inventory of supplies and prescription drugs under direction of supervisor. 

  
  

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  Observes clients receiving medicine and reports reactions to supervisors. 

  
  

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  Interprets physician instructions to clients and responds to client inquiries regarding medical treatment. 

  
  

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  Assists counseling staff with supervisor of residents as needed. 

  
  

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  Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems

  
  

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  Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.

  
  

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  Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.

  
  

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  Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.

  
  

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  Perform other related duties as assigned.

  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

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  Ability to provide medical care, perform assessments, and administer medications.

  
  


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  Capability to manage and lead a team of staff effectively.

  
  


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  Proficiency in collaborating with physicians, consultants, and other providers, as well as providing technical support and training to non-licensed staff.

  
  


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  Capability to coordinate medical care for multiple individuals, monitor record-keeping, and contribute to departmental goals.

  
  


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  Ability to respond to emergencies, develop nursing care plans, and recommend improvements to departmental procedures.

  
  


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  Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.

  
  


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  Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).

  
  


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  Ability to work collaboratively.

  
  


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  Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.

  
  


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  Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.

  
  


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  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to prioritize tasks.

  
  


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  Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.

  
  


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  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

  
  

Education and Experience:

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  Requires a diploma in practical nursing. 

  
  


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  One year minimum of related, full-time, relevant experience. 

  
  


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  Requires licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Commonwealth of Virginia or a reciprocal state (according to the Nurse Licensure Compact as prescribed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing). 

  
  


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  Requires certification in CPR, Multi- media First Aid, and Handle With Care. 

  
  


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  May require a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Prolonged periods of walking, standing, crouching, ect.

  
  


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  Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds at times. 

  
  


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  Standard hours of work Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.

  
  


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  Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

  
  

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

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  You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.

  
  


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  You like to make your employer look good.

  
  


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  You find solutions, where others only see problems.

  
  


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  You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.

  
  


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  You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.

  
  


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  You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

  
  

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

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  Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

  
  


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  Medical, dental and vision insurance.

  
  


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  Medical and dependent flexible spending account.

  
  


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  Pet insurance.

  
  


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  Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

  
  


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  401k with a generous employer match.

  
  


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  Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

  
  


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  Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

  
  


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  Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

  
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.