Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

KIRKWOOD - Wilmington, DE 19808

Overview

Salary Range $36.00 Hourly

Description

Summary of Position: Performs nursing functions to support and enhance the medical role in the treatment of consumers for detoxification. Essential Requirements: Provide nursing assessment of clients requiring detoxification, document findings and consult with the Nurse Practitioner and/or Medical Director. Assure that all medications and medical treatments are provided as ordered by the Nurse Practitioner and/or Medical Director. Nurse Practitioner and/or Medical Director verifies client prescriptions as ordered by clients physician, in order to provide for continuity of care when scheduling clients to see the Nurse Practitioner and/or Medical Director. Responsible for coordination and administration of medications. Serves as a member of the treatment team, providing medical information to the aftercare planning process. Record and conduct all prescribed medical interventions. Provide first aid and emergency services, as required. Refer consumer to appropriate emergency facilities when emergency care exceeds the capabilities of the detoxification center. Coordinate medical services with community resources, as indicated by the treatment and aftercare plans. Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification. Knowledge of medical complications of addiction and their treatment. Knowledge of general medical/surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree
• Five years of experience in a clinical capacity
• Licensed in the State of Delaware and knowledge of medical and clinical requirements related to substance and behavioral healthcare.
• Computer competence and proficiency required

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and the state of Delaware. NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members. These include mental health, addiction treatment, foster care, residential group care, adoption, juvenile justice services and child welfare services. While some services address the needs of the family as a whole and some target individuals, we always strive to foster positive connections within the family to help all family members heal, recover and rebuild.