Licensed Practical Nurse
2 weeks ago
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Core Responsibilities:
Medication Administration, Patient Support, Intake Procedures.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Director of Nursing
Management:
Company Manager
Overtime Policy:
Overtime permitted with prior approval. Performance Evaluations: Annually
Qualifications:
Certification in First Aid, CPR Experience:
Key Duties:
- Ensure patient safety is prioritized at all times.
- Contribute to creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.
- Engage actively in treatment team discussions and staff meetings.
- Deliver proficient nursing care to all patients within the scope of licensure.
- Conduct comprehensive admission assessments upon patient intake.
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms through CINA scale, vital signs, and mental status evaluations.
- Evaluate physical complaints and coordinate necessary referrals to the Medical Director or Emergency Services.
- Administer prescribed medications to patients in detox and assess for adverse effects and medication efficacy.
- Maintain familiarity with medication actions, side effects, and dosages.
- Supervise patients in self-administering their medications.
- Keep precise records of controlled substances.
- Exhibit sound nursing judgment in administering prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
- Perform venipunctures using accepted techniques and prepare samples as required by tests.
- Collect urine samples for drug screening as requested.
- Capable of conducting in-house drug screenings using the ADX analyzer and performing routine maintenance as instructed.
- Collect and prepare samples for cultures and sensitivity testing as ordered.
- Assist the Medical Doctor during physical examinations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
- Inventory emergency supplies, first aid kits, and medications, notifying the nursing coordinator/manager of any needs.
- Accurately implement physician orders.
- Provide patient education based on individual needs and identified knowledge gaps.
- Document patient care, procedures, complications, and progress thoroughly and accurately in the medical record using a problem-oriented approach.
- Orient patients to the program and treatment phases.
- Prepare and deliver educational sessions and in-services as requested, within the scope of expertise.
Required Skills:
Breath Testing, Urine Drug Screen Collection, Venipuncture
Signature:
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