LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - ADDICTION'S TREATMENT

General Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health team who is responsible for providing nursing care to people with mental health and / or substance use diagnoses in a 24-hour behavioral health residential program, including intake assessments, administering medications, and ongoing medical care, under direction of RN and medical provider.

LPN is responsible for direct care of clients, including crisis intervention and triage on admission, participating in developing treatment plans with clients, and providing emergency assessment for possible hospitalizations and for supporting medical and psychiatric providers on the unit.

Schedule : 37.5 hours a week

Essential Functions

• Provides triage and medical screening for admissions to the program, under direction of RN and medical provider.
• Providesprofessionalnursingcare,includingadministeringmedications,accordingtoprovider'sordersinconformancewithrecognizednursingtechniquesandprocedures,establishedstandardsandadministrativepoliciesofthedepartment.
• Recognizesandinterpretssymptomsofclients'conditions,reportstoappropriatepersonnelandassistswithremedialmeasuresforadversedevelopments.
• Conducting point of care testing.
• Monitorsthecollectionofurinespecimensaccordingtostandardprecautions.
• Maintainsclinicalchartsincludingdocumentationofobservations,medicationstreatments;reportsontheconditionofclients;observesandcorrects,ifpossible,environmentalfactorsdealingwithcomfortandsafety.
• Participatesinstaffmeetingsandprovidesinputregardingtheclient'sphysicalcondition.
• Isresponsibleforarrangingclinicappointments,chestx-rays,laboratoryworkandothermedicalappointments.
• Makesarrangementsformedicaltransferofpatientstoothertreatmentfacilities,asnecessary.
• Respondstoinquiries,givesappropriateinformationandreferrals,anddocuments,ifnecessary.
• Involvedinqualityimprovementactivitiesonanongoingbasis.
• Takesapersonalstakeinthesuccessoftheprogram.
• Focusesonclientempowermentinprovidingtreatment,seekingtoassistclientstobuildonstrengthsinaddressingtreatmentneeds.
• Facilitateswithclientsandcollaborateswiththetreatmentteamtodevelop,reviewandupdatetreatmentgoalsandreferralsbothinternallyandexternally.
• Organizesandparticipatesintreatment-relatedclinicalconferencesandstaffingsonassignedclients.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and / or significant others.
• Takesresponsibilityfortraininginanddocumentingclinicalchartrequirementstomeetprogramandstatestandards.
• Mayassistintheorientationandtrainingofnewstaff.
• Participatesinstaffmeetings,in-servicetrainings,andseminarstofacilitateprofessionalgrowthand maintainlicensureifrequired.
• Mustmeetminimumproductivityexpectations.
• Maintainsanawarenessofandprofessionalinvolvement / collaborationwithcommunityresources.
• Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• One year experience as an LPN required; one year experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Illinois Licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Supplemental Information

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay.

We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.

We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps : / / lakecountyil.

attract.neogov.com / health-department.

Currently, you must reside inIllinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.