Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, track, and maintain patient history; observes and appropriately records/reports changes in a client's condition including any unusual or drastic changes in patient behaviours/ symptoms; seek help from superiors when needed.
• Take vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Prepares and administers medication to Program clients, maintaining essential medication.
• Follow State and Federal mandated standards, procedures, and regulations including inventory records and logs.
• Complete medical and withdrawal assessments.
• Provides physical addictions-related consultations to clients on an as-needed basis.
• Take instructions from and report updates to registered nurse.
• Initiates and maintains inter program arrangements consistent with the Program Protocol pertaining to the continuity of client care and treatment.

Coordinates medical treatment by providing medical information, on behalf of the clients, to other services, i.e., hospitals, inpatient facilities, etc.

• Participates in professional development activities to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and skills relevant to nursing practice in a drug rehabilitation program.
• Communicate patient/client needs to the medical director and or nurse manager as appropriate.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Is the After-Hours Emergency Contact when delegated by a supervisor and/or superior. Include 24/7 monitoring of After-Hours Emergency Telephone.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates of Arts (AA) degree required for LPN. BS preferred.
• Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills required; experience with EMR system a plus.
• Must pass a State of Maryland background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Valid Maryland LPN required, BLS certified, required.
• Ability to support the agency's mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony.
• Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and management.