Licensed Practical Nurse Job Bradford Vermont USA,Nursing

Job Details:

Job Location:

VV
- Bradford
- Bradford, VT 05033, Salary Range: $35.00 - $45.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Days - three (3) 12-hours shifts per week. 07:00-19:00 OR four (4) 10-hour shifts per week 07:00-17:00

Duties and Responsibilities

Obtains a comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient at admission
Medicates for withdrawal symptoms, based on physicians’ orders and in compliance with organization policy.
Initiates nursing process by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing case based on clinical knowledge, patient needs, and data collection
Assists medical staff as necessary and appropriate
Collects specimens from patients as appropriate
Documents nursing care provided including interventions and plans in patient record as required
Maintains close communication with clinical staff regarding any medical information that may impact patient treatment plan
Performs mental status evaluation to determine the need for further psych evaluation. May administer BDI and/or HS Can work as a member of the Valley Vista team
Supervises LPNs and LNAs in the Nursing and Detox Program
Trains new employees, and plans, assigns, and directors work

Qualifications:

Qualifications Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two yeas related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must hold a current valid license to practice in the State of Vermont.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management
Follows organization’s attendance and punctuality policies
Can work as a member of a team
Demonstrates knowledge of proper boundaries with patients
Compassion and understanding for patients’ needs and situations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 1-year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.