Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Part Time nights

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part Time Nights

We are in search of an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part‑time position! The individual will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Charge Nurses. Shift requirement: NIGHTS.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off

• Current LPN license
• 1+ years of experience as an LPN in a detox or similar treatment facility environment
• State LPN license in good standing
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Detox and psychiatric nursing experience required
• Experience administering medication orally, subcutaneously, and IM
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal pain and critically dangerous medical emergencies and respond appropriately
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to respond physically with swiftness to a patient emergency
• Able to respond calmly and timely during an emergency or potential emergency situation
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria preferred
• Familiarity with JCAHO Standards of Care for Behavioral Health
• Electronic Health Record experience

• Administers prescribed medications as prescribed by the medical team
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of the license involving patient care
• Uses sound judgment in informing the Chief Nursing Officer/Charge Nurse and the Medical Director of all decisions made and when/how they should be communicated
• Monitors and records through the Electronic Health System all aspects of the patient’s care, including:
  • Nursing assessments at intake
  • Shift assessments including CIWA and COWS assessments
  • Changes in patient condition and updates on progress; other relevant documentation that arise with each patient
  • Discharge assessments and paperwork; follows Universal Infection Control Precautions using personal protective equipment as required, ensures that direct care staff performs these precautions as well as abides by Infection Control and Exposure policies
  • Reconciles medication at the end of each shift, which includes accurately maintaining logs of distribution of controlled substances in accordance with regulation
• Ensures that during shift change the nurse on duty is properly informed of any information needed to continue high‑standards of care for all patients

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Amatus Health believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care