Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

As an LPN, you play a direct role in saving the lives of our clients each day by serving our residents in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. All nurses participate in treatment team meetings and develop plans of care, administer medications and monitor effectiveness; other duties as assigned. Supervisory skills, common sense and a compassionate spirit are essential personality characteristics.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Prepare and administers urinalysis (drug test) collections and facilitates their collection from the lab.
• Observe, detect, and monitor symptoms of withdrawal, providing client reassurance and support, ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation in client files and Shift Report. This will include observation for physiological withdrawal symptoms.
• Assist the RN in triage of screening clients
• Communicate the medical needs of clients to the Director of Nursing
• Facilitate smooth flow of client / staff activity
• Participate in the intake process of presenting clients, and make admission determination with RN's direction
• Willingness to approach and participate in all aspects of client care with appropriate staff
• Perform routine rounds on all clients with timely interventions
• Follow nursing standards for client documentation, medications and usage, and assessment
• Actively participate in orientation, in-services, and continuing education
• Conduct client education to promote, motivate and encourage an ongoing recovery program or process
• Performs related work as assigned

Required License(s) / Certification(s) :

Education / Experience / Qualification :

Full-time, Part-time, PER DIEM