Nurse (LVN/LPT) (Full-time) (AM Shift) (Santa Ana, CA)
Job Category: Residential
Requisition Number: NURSE001095
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- Posted: May 15, 2024
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Rate: $35 USD per hour
Locations
Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Description
*This is a 5/40 Schedule per week.
*Selected Candidate will need to work every other weekend.
*Work Hours: 7am - 3:30pm.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Nurse is responsible for coordinating and arranging all medical services for a Phoenix House program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arranges and assists in the provision of on-site medical services conducted by the consulting physician.
- Arranges off-site medical services as needed.
- Prepares and maintains all medical records.
- Responsible for overseeing and implementing self-administration of medication.
- Provides client/patient care in accordance with program and individual treatment plans, which includes:
- Oversees daily routines, including hygiene, dressing, meetings, and any other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Nurse or Nurse Manager.
- Monitors and reports the behaviors of clients/patients.
- Ensures the safety of program participants.
- Creates opportunities for and teaches general life skills in the areas of health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Maintains overall confidentiality of records.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical supplies and all facility first aid equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for maintaining medical office and ensuring all medicines are safely and securely stored.
- Arranges for additional medical services or health seminars both on and off-site, as needed.
- Administers tuberculosis tests to clients as indicated by Phoenix House procedures.
- Maintains all required reporting functions and assures 100% completion of all paperwork.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
- Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time.
- Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings.
- Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS
- LVN, LPT
- Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance, and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For - Integrity, Collaboration, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking.
- Proficiency in MS Office systems.
- Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients.
- Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor.
- Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities.
- Understanding of patient development and family systems.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative.
- Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds.
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