Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Become a part of ACCA and carry out the mission statement : "Healing the Hearts of Everyone Touched by Addiction".

Primary Purpose : LPN candidates will provide stabilization, rehabilitation and reintegration substance abuse nursing services to clients in a residential setting in accordance with OASAS and Agency rules and regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Participates in screening of clients, gathering of necessary admission information / data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted clients.
• Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each client.
• Assesses for medical supervised withdrawal and stabilization services that are appropriate for clients who are intoxicated by alcohol and / or substances, who are experiencing, or who are expected to experience withdrawal symptom that require medical oversight.
• Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor.
• Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labs and document in client ECR all lab results in a timely fashion.
• Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical provider.
• Logs and verbally receives / delivers accurate information at change of shifts.
• Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, and drug properties and interactions of patients who are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal substances.
• Observe that all medications are properly taken by client and provide sufficient documentation in MAR and ECR.
• Assumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.
• Ensures confidentiality and safety / security of clients and the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by Nursing Manager.

License Requirements : Candidate must have a valid NYS LPN license, and Driver's License. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Experience Requirements : Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years' experience.

Great Benefits!

Schedule : Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm No Mandatory Overtime