POSITION SUMMARY: The LPN position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. It is a multi-functioning team that works interdependently with the other departments in the organization. A desire to make a difference in the lives of others can be realized in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take vitals
- Administer medication to clients as directed
- Charting for insurance purposes
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward residents, staff and volunteers
- Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
- Complete drug screening
- Create a safe and healthy environment for clients
- Comply with random employee drug screening
- Ensure Universal Precautions of the center
- Schedule all appointments with physicians and mental health providers
- Log medications and maintain an accurate medication logbook
- On-call for residential center
- Coordinate refills and new prescriptions with the staff physician
- Inventory medications weekly (medication count)
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
- Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
- Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts
- Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
- The Registered LPN with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid LPN License
- Substance abuse experience preferred.
- Appropriate State and Federal Clearances
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
- Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
- Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage
- Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact on the individual and their family.
- Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
- Ability to enforce program requirements
- Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and take appropriate action, when necessary.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
- Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to read detailed health records
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office
- Must have sufficient mobility to move around the office and the community
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