One of our clients is looking for several professional Licensed Practical Nurses who are comfortable working in substance abuse or mental health facility.
Why You’ll Love This Job!
- Company mission truly makes an impact in the communities they serve
- Company culture focused on diversification and stability
- Central location easily accessible from any corner of the metro
- Company is investing in cutting-edge technology to help you accomplish your goals
- Retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability and paid holidays
- Multiple Full-Time Positions/ Shifts
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include Provides ongoing assessment of residential patients for significant signs and symptoms of substance withdrawal
- Triaging as needed for medical conditions/concerns as appropriate
- Transcribes admissions medications, or new medications, on Treatment MARS for Individual Treatment patients
- Administers the group of medications to Treatment Clients that Medication Techs are not allowed to administer (Insulin, et. al.)
- Documents administration of such in Treatment Clients MARs.
- Monitors patients for side effects of any and all medications that are administered.
- Implements patient care plans, evaluates effectiveness of interventions, alters interventions as necessary
- Documents information pertinent to the patient’s condition and care, in the EMR
- Oversees performance, and works in concert, with CNA’s each shift to ensure each patient is adequately monitored for early detection of any deterioration in medical condition
- Establishes communication and trust with each residential patient, and assists them in exploring their desire to seek ongoing care
- Collaborates with Case Managers regarding each residential patient’s appropriate level of care after completion of the residential program
- Work in partnership with Medication Techs in regards to residential medications prescribed and assist Medication Techs in education/administration of medications.
Qualifications
- Previous hospital, mental health or psych experience preferred
- Ability to adapt to working in different facilities is essential
- 12 months of LPN experience is required
- Active LPN license
Don’t miss this opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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