HRDI-Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: HRDI-Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
HRDI is seeking a LPN to join their team. 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

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

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