Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: East Kootenays (Fernie)

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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides medical care, recovery therapies and programs, and everyday care and support to clients in Detox and addictions residential treatment. The LPN provides nursing care to clients, administers medications in accordance with organizational and pharmaceutical policies and procedures, and provides support to the Nursing Team and Physician as directed.

The LPN supports its clients in recovery in a myriad of practical and therapeutic ways including: supporting recovery strategies, assisting with client needs, listening empathetically, and more.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides medical care, recovery therapies and programs, and everyday care and support to clients in Detox and addictions residential treatment. The LPN/RN provides nursing care to clients, administers medications in accordance with organizational and pharmaceutical policies and procedures, and provides support to the Nursing Team and Physician as directed.

The LPN/RN supports its clients in recovery in a myriad of practical and therapeutic ways including: supporting recovery strategies, assisting with client needs, listening empathetically, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical nursing assessments during the patient intake and discharge process as per facility policies and procedures.

Gathering of medical /mental health / substance use history

Collection of urine for substance screening, HCG testing or urinalysis

Administration of breathalyzer test

Provide nursing care and interventions, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration for patients during medically supervised detox process as per facility protocols utilizing withdrawal assessment tools including CIWA-AR, CIWA-B and COWS.

Provide nursing care, interventions, and monitoring of acute or chronic conditions, administer scheduled and PRN medications as per facility to CORE Programming patients.

Perform First Aid; respond to acute emergent situations and administration of emergency medications as required, such as epinephrine or naloxone, as per facility standing orders and protocols.

Document nursing assessments, nursing care, behaviors and related progress in KIPU electronic medical record system.

Communicate with physician regarding acute medical concerns, medication orders, detox protocols, patient progress, medical services required and discharge prescriptions.

Schedule, coordinate and document physician and Lab appointments.

Weekly medication and medical supply order.

Collaborate with Physician, Clinical Counselors, Aftercare and Admissions Coordinators, Support Staff, and the Administrative Team via telephone, email, Microsoft Teams, KIPU documentation and in-person meetings to maintain continuity of care.

Administrative tasks such as creating patient identification labels, updating / photocopying /printing forms or documents using Microsoft Office.

Participate in quality assurance programs, assist in establishment and updating of policy and procedures, preparation…