Medically Monitored Crisis Detox LPN

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The Medically Monitored Crisis Detox LPN

JOB SUMMARY

• The Level II Residential LPN is responsible for the assessment and management of withdrawal signs/symptoms of clients presenting to the unit.
• These include initial medical assessments of clients during intake, and providing appropriate nursing care form Medical Detox, Medically Monitored Detox and Residential Services.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Review of admission and discharge criteria before admission t the unit and refer to

Coordinator/Medical Director as appropriate.

Perform the initial medical assessment of individuals within 2 hours of admission.

Makes a determination of the appropriate detox protocol upon admission.

2. Complete all documentation in compliance with CARF and program requirements.

Maintains accurate records of nursing interventions.

Monitoring of treatment plan effectiveness and compliance, including obtaining consents.

Review with client ASAM placement criteria and obtain signature Q shift.

Perform TB testing on each client upon admission and document results 48-72 hours later.

3. Monitor appointment calendar and available beds each shift/day to maintain full status.

Upon admission, determine client's discharge date/time and place on board.

4. Maintains accurate records of nursing interventions.

Administer prescribed, routine and PRN medications as scheduled no more than 1 hour ac or 1 hour pc of prescribed time.

Perform charting 3 X per 8 hour shift, 4 X per 12 hour shift and PRN .

Complete nursing assessment within 2 hours.

Monitor Clients' VS/ withdrawal signs/symptoms per CIWA/COWS upon admission, shift X 3 days then QD if score is >10.

Monitor significant changes in the clients' condition Q shift and make appropriate referral.

Ensures that physicians' orders are evaluated by nursing staff within 2 hours of the order.

Completes nursing assessments within time allotted, III.
7D/MMCD and RR5 ? 2 hours.

Makes client rounds and notes problems for follow-up.

Assist clients in obtaining prescribed medications.

Maintains harmonious, productive interpersonal relationship with clients, co-workers, visitors and families.

Ability to complete all work assignments within shift assigned.

5. Monitoring of treatment plan effectiveness and compliance, including obtaining consents.

Obtain Medication Consents on all medications upon admission/PRN prior to medicating client.

Completes the required TX plan with client upon admission.

Monitor electronic record for completed documentation.

6. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary management team.

Attends shift reports each shift with IC/OG nursing staff without tardiness.

Participates in call rotation as scheduled, returns calls within 15 min.

Attends all mandatory staff meetings monthly.

Must be able to perform shift work as needed to include overtime, weekends and holidays.

Must be punctual, maintain a good attendance record.

Able to maintain a level of supervising and capable of following and interpreting policy and procedures as they relate to the clients and staff in the detox unit.

Ability to relate positively and be emotionally supportive to individuals who are chemically dependent/co-dependent.

Able to establish professional client boundaries,…