HRDI-Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

LPN Job Opportunity

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.

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 evidenced 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.

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.