Centerpointe LPN

Centerpointe LPN

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Join the McNabb Center Team as the Centerpointe LPN today!

The Centerpointe LPN

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• A Centerpointe LPN is responsible for the assessment and management of withdrawal sign/symptoms of clients presenting to the unit.
• The Centerpointe LPN will work under the direct supervision of the Team Leader.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• The Centerpointe LPN will have strong communication skills, good time management and organization skill.
• Has excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Will provide direct care to clients in the Residential/Detox setting.
• Will possess a working knowledge of basic nursing techniques.
• Will daily develop a to-do-list for each client and follow it considering client's needs and acuity of need.
• Will document three times per shift and PRN.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position is based within Centerpointe Detox and Residential services.
• Hours of operation on 24/7, 365 days per year.
• This position requires working different shifts as needed.

1. Quality Care

• Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet medical needs of individuals suffering from substance use disorders/co-occurring disorders.
• Will complete initial, comprehensive assessments of clients upon admission, which includes appropriate documentation and integration of assessment findings of vitals, CIWA/COWS, TB Testing, Urine Testing, etc.
• With medical guidance, will initiate appropriate medical protocols for clients.
• Will administer medications with 100 percent accuracy.
• Will provide indirect and direct client care.
• Will assess clients withdrawal symptoms per COWS and CIWA as dictated by protocols.
• Nurse will monitor efficacy of medications administered per Standing Orders and report concerns to appropriate medical providers.
• Administer prescribed, routine and PRN medications as scheduled no more than 1 hour before or 1 hour after of prescribed time.
• Will complete client assessments every Q shift X 3 days and document any changes in client's condition.
• Ensures that Physicians' or APRNs orders are evaluated with 2 hours.

2. Adminstrative

• Completes all required clinical documentation in accordance with Center Policy and Procedure and funding source guidelines.
• Review with client ASAM placement criteria and obtain signatures daily.
• Perform TB testing on each client upon admissions and document results 48-72 hours later.
• Will perform charting 3 X per 8-hour shift and 4 X per 12 hour and PRN.
• Will attend at least 95% of all scheduled nursing and all-staff meetings.
• Completes all required training within the appropriate time frames, i.e. Relias, HWC, CPR, etc.

3. Team Atmosphere

• Functions as a member of a multi-displinary team.
• Attends shift reports each shift with IC/OG nursing staff without tardiness.
• Participates in an on-call rotation as scheduled and returns calls within 15 minutes.
• Provides feedback regarding client's medical needs/assessments with provider, therapist and nursing staff.
• Maintains a positive and professional working relationships with all staff members and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and other leadership positions within the program.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Schedule:

• This is a full-time position operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• This Regular full-time position requires 40 hour per week with understanding that the schedule is subject to change to meet the needs of the program.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling and participates in On-Call rotation as scheduled.

Travel :

• This position does not require any day trips or overnight.

Equipment/Technical Competency :

• Able to utilize computer skills, use of BAC machine, pulse oximeter machine.
• Able to read Urine Drug Screens with accuracy.
• Monitor CT's BGL using Glucometer, ability to utilize the Aneroid Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, must be able to monitor vital signs and record in the electronic medical files.

Equipment/Technology:

• Able to chart accurate nursing assessment, will assess new client and integrate note in to a cohesive comprehensive assessment note in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

QUALIFICATIONS - Centerpointe LPN

Experience / Knowledge:

• Possess a working knowledge of basic nursing techniques.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for a clinical environment to include, but not limited to maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate and present data and information both verbally and in writing required.
• The ability to understand instructions.
• Possess medical terminology, charting and knowledge of the nursing process.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling.
• Participates in On-Call rotation as scheduled.

Education / License :

• Graduate of an accredited licensed Practical Nurse Program and possess a current nursing license.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Nurse must complete HWC and CPR amongst continuing education modules as assigned.
• Able to lift up to 50 Ibs.
• The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, client's rooms and surrounding facility in response to emergencies.
• A significant amount of writing and keyboarding is required.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.