Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 7PM TO 7AM

Competitive Pay

Relocation available

Tuition/Education Reimbursement

Competitive Benefits & 401k

Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and nursing care services to patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assess each patient's individual needs on the basis of assessment and data collection to ensure proper admission.

* Implement doctor's orders, administer specified medication, monitor and record vital signs, and maintain medical/ nursing records.

* Utilize EHR effectively and efficiently.

* Direct duties of Treatment Assistants.

* Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.

* Communicate with counseling staff on a regular basis regarding patient's progress and treatment plans.

* Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.

* Carry out administrative procedures in compliance with program policies.

* Serve as role model.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

* Knowledge obtained through attainment of applicable state Nurse's license.

* Skill in implementing nursing protocol.

* Skill in patient assessment.

* Ability to assign and direct work.

* Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.

* Ability to work and communicate with others.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Nursing degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license or above.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

REGULARLY REQUIRED: to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The work environment is that of a detoxification facility for substance-abusing populations.

• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases