HRDI-Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position: HRDI-Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the RN, the LPN is responsible for the implementation of nursing care including admission and discharge assessments; dispensing of medication as ordered by the unit physician, charting nursing notes, recording, signing off and carrying out physician's orders.

JOB DUTIES

* Performs the admission and discharge nursing assessment on assigned patients, including appropriate and timely charting

* Conducts and records health assessment screening on all admissions assigned

* Receives, reviews, records and executes physician's orders

* Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

* Administer medication accurately, observing patient response as evidence by documentation in the medical record

* Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary

* Assists patients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner

* Working knowledge of effects and intoxication, overdose and withdrawal syndromes of the eight classes of drug abuse

* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies, procedures and standards and ability to reference them from appropriate resources

* maintains inventory, including medications for the unit as well as medication and other administrative and clinical records

* Assist in the orientation/ training of new members

* Working knowledge of rules and regulations which govern the unit and keep current charges

* Participate in staff development training when necessary

* Attend required in-service programs

* Keeps abreast of current trends in related field

* Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the agency

* Act as backup to other nurses in their absence or when requested by the RN

* Perform other duties as may be delegated

QUALIFICATIONS

* Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; state LPN licensure. Must maintain licensure as required through continuing education

* 2-3 years experience working with substance abuse population

* Excellent verbal and written skills

* Knowledge of quality improvement processes and accreditation processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

* Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

* Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

* Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.

* Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

* Knowledge of clinical operations and documentation.

* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

* Skill in performing clinical and medical procedures.

* Knowledge of patient evaluation.

* Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

* Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.

* Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.

* Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.

* CPR Certified

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

* Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 30%) of job.

* Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.