Join our compassionate team at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care to patients dealing with withdrawal symptoms and looking for their first steps towards recovery.
Requirements
- Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate medical and nursing care of all patients.
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation understanding and to alleviate apprehension.
- Refer patients to other team members when needs are beyond the scope of practical nursing.
- Order necessary medical supplies.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with Assistant Medical Director instruction and approved nursing standards and recording dosages.
- Coordinate referrals for patients and follow up on medical referrals.
- Respond to life-threating situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Provide health education to patients.
- Document clearly and completely services provided, patient response and any changes noted.
- Document patient history and biopsychosocial status.
- Maintain knowledge of and compliance of applicable federal and state regulations and laws, as well as policies and procedures regarding medication dispensing and narcotic treatment.
- Assist with history and physicals and intakes as required.
- Receive medical orders and ensure they are documented and understood by other staff.
- Maintain absolute control and tracking of all medical paperwork involving patient dos changes, lab results, medical provider orders, phase/level changes, and verbal orders.
- Participate in regular nursing meetings and trainings.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Development Time
- 401(k) & Roth IRA
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- On-the-Job Training
- Paid Continuing Education (CEU) Training
- Tuition Assistance
- Tuition Forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family & Medical Leave
- Additional Leave Benefits
