PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practicing Nurse provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. DUTIES Demonstrates the Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process Collects data relevant to client’s care; develops and implements nursing care plans Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner Administers medication management policies and procedures Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition Documents the progress of clients toward their recovery plan goals Attends and participates in company meetings Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served Ability to administer oral and injectable medications Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and ask appropriate questions Ability to review and implement client recovery treatment plans Ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited LPN program and current LPN licensure in state of operation Current CPR/ FA certificate Must be at least 18 years of age Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card o If it is a new application, can be submitted and in-process One year of experience in related field, Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred) Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication Valid Driver’s License PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. WE OFFER Competitive pay Rewarding experiences helping people Career development Growth opportunities Dynamic environment Benefits SCHEDULES We are hiring staff for the As-Needed (PRN) shifts Shifts are from 7:00AM-5:00PM & 7:00AM-7:00PM Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $35.00 per hour Work Location: In person, Boise Idaho #J-18808-Ljbffr Avery's House LLC