Licensed Practical Nurse (Lehigh Recovery Center)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Type / Hours : Full-time / Part-time

Location : 1007 W. Lehigh Ave Phila Pa 19132

Summary of Position :

Performs nursing functions to support and enhance the medical role in the treatment of consumers for withdraw management and residential treatment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associates Degree
• Licensed in the State of PA and knowledge of medical and clinical requirements related to substance use and behavioral healthcare.
• Three years’ experience in a clinical capacity
• Computer competence and proficiency required

Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification Required

PA Child Abuse Clearance require

PA Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required

FBI Clearance required

PA Criminal Clearance required

Health Assessment required

TB Test required

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide nursing assessment of clients requiring withdrawal management, document findings and consult with the Nurse Practitioner and or Medical Director

• Assure that all medications and medical treatments are provided as ordered by the Nurse Practitioner and / or Medical Director Nurse Practitioner and / or Medical Director
• Verifies client prescriptions as ordered by clients’ physician, in order to provide for continuity of care when scheduling clients to see the Nurse Practitioner and / or Medical Director
• Responsible for coordination and administration of medications
• Serves as a member of the treatment team, providing medical information to the aftercare planning process
• Record and conduct all prescribed medical interventions
• Provide first aid and emergency services as required
• Refer consumer to appropriate emergency facilities when emergency care exceeds the capabilities of the withdrawal management center
• Coordinate medical services with community resources, as indicated by the treatment and aftercare plans

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Company Description

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region.

Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware.

NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members.

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

Your Voice is Important to Us! Recognizing the value & importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) in our workforce, NET has an active DEIB committee that aligns with our organization’s mission & purpose.

Company Description

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region.

Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware. r nNET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives.

A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members.

r n r nNET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

r n r nYour Voice is Important to Us! Recognizing the value & importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) in our workforce, NET has an active DEIB committee that aligns with our organization’s mission & purpose.