HRDI-Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the RN, the LPN is responsible for the implementation of nursing care including admission and discharge assessments; dispensing of medication as ordered by the unit physician, charting nursing notes, recording, signing off and carrying out physician's orders.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs the admission and discharge nursing assessment on assigned patients, including appropriate and timely charting
• Conducts and records health assessment screening on all admissions assigned
• Receives, reviews, records and executes physician's orders
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Administer medication accurately, observing patient response as evidence by documentation in the medical record
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary
• Assists patients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner
• Working knowledge of effects and intoxication, overdose and withdrawal syndromes of the eight classes of drug abuse
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies, procedures and standards and ability to reference them from appropriate resources
• maintains inventory, including medications for the unit as well as medication and other administrative and clinical records
• Assist in the orientation/ training of new members
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations which govern the unit and keep current charges
• Participate in staff development training when necessary
• Attend required in-service programs
• Keeps abreast of current trends in related field
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the agency
• Act as backup to other nurses in their absence or when requested by the RN
• Perform other duties as may be delegated

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; state LPN licensure. Must maintain licensure as required through continuing education
• 2-3 years experience working with substance abuse population
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and accreditation processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and documentation.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Skill in performing clinical and medical procedures.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• CPR Certified

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 30%) of job.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.