Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans, directs, and coordinates medically approved programs for patients at Recovery Centers of America's location in Mount Dora, FL. The LPN may assess a patient's condition, make recommendations, and may assist the Registered Nurse with individual patients and / or groups of patients to meet their physiological, psychological, safety, and general health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient.
• Completes initial assessment and develops the plan of care.
• Recognizes reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies.
• Accurately assesses and documents vital signs and signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.
• Communicates and documents client's psychosocial status.
• Collaborates with treatment team to include ancillary departments to determine appropriate treatment / discharge plan.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Completes necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Follows established policies and procedures for verification of narcotic counts.
• Administers medications according to organization policy.
• Verifies the MAR for correct medication and administration times.
• Monitors behavioral changes which may be related to medication administration.
• Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and their loved ones by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
• Works effectively with and through others including those whom there is no formal authority over.
• Makes good decisions based on sound understanding and evaluation of relevant information; gathers information and involves others as appropriate.
• Demonstrates concern for meeting patient needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the patient within the resources that can be made available.
• Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.

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