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.
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