Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health - Contingent - Afternoons

Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health - Contingent - Afternoons

Contingent, non-benefited

Schedule: Afternoons; 1:30p-10pm; Weekend and holiday requirement

Location: Eastwood Recovery Center- 29451 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year of LPN experience.

General Summary:

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license. Responsibilities: Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services. Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Certification/Licences Required:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education/Experience Required:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.