Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains patient safety and well-being in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as providing nursing care services to patients as prescribed. The Licensed Practical Nurse manages the medical supply inventory and maintains current certification and licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete in-person nursing physical screens at intake in accordance with the program's medical protocol, with physician countersignature.
• Perform patient medication data entry necessary to complete admission using the Welligent electronic medical record.
• Contribute nursing observations to counselors and the treatment team to support treatment plans that are coherent and reflective of patient progress and development. Involve patient appropriately in the process and document in the Case Note section of Welligent.
• Implement orders from physicians, APRNs, and PAs, administer specified medication, monitor, and record vital signs as needed, and maintain medical records, under the direction of the Program Director and/or Medical Director.
• Administer medications and maintain complete, accurate, and timely medication administration records. Own the program's eMAR metrics, including monitoring and correcting documentation gaps.
• Dispense controlled substances for MAT programming in accordance with prescriber orders, program medical protocol, and state and federal regulations, and maintain accurate controlled substance records.
• Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.
• Carry out all medical procedures in compliance with program policies.
• Participate in treatment team weekly meetings regarding patient progress and treatment.
• Monitor patients throughout the day.
• Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.
• Respond to patient crises and emergencies as needed, within scope of licensure and per emergency protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely incident report and case notes. Document developments and important events in accordance with clinical policies for reporting and record keeping. Use Phoenix House systems, including effective and appropriate use of the Welligent electronic medical record.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings to ensure continuum and quality of care.
• Properly utilize House Log, Change of Shift Report/Overnight Checklist, ADP, MAR forms and Medication Monitoring policies and procedures.
• Provide transportation and supervised monitoring of patients as needed.
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis.
• Dress in a professional manner.
• Participate in the support and training of other staff members and interns.
• Complete Relias web-based training requirements in a timely fashion.
• Serve as a role model through positive, appropriate conduct and participation in special agency events.
• Project a good image to the public.
• Conduct property searches and urine screens as needed.
• Telephone Supervisor or Director immediately to report unusual incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Phoenix House's electronic health record system (Welligent) sufficient to fulfill the duties required by this position within 30 days of employment.

Competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance through Florida Blue - 85% of Employee only premiums paid by company.
• Dental & Vision insurance through United Healthcare.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for first 2 years, four weeks starting 3rd year.
• 7 days of sick leave per year.
• Personal days up to 32 hours.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement - up to $4,000 per year (after 6 months of service).
• 403B with discretionary match and profit-sharing contributions of 5%.
• Life Insurance.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.

Work Location: In person

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