Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients' health, administering medications, providing nursing care, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients. Provide health care services to detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Programs Policies and Procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission.
• Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services according to Harbor Light admission criteria.
• Conduct client admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents.
• Perform hourly checks on detox clients to ensure safety.
• Assist with clean-up of bodily fluids as needed.
• Complete COWS/CIWA assessments as required by detoxification protocols.
• Perform instant urinalysis drug screenings.
• Provide general health care of clients which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) administering and recording medications as prescribed by attending physicians, b) perform vital sign checks and document results.
• Facilitate health education groups as required by Site Administrator
• Take appropriate action as directed by attending physician to ensure client's medical stability and in cases of emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol.
• Assist Medical Director or designate in the provision of medical services.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to maintain order, discipline, and a substance-free environment.
• Attend all required staff meetings; training sessions, seminars, and/or workshops for staff development.
• Coordinate client medication needs with pharmacies.
• Ensure proper documentation including real time and daily inventory of controlled substances.
• Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

• Must have and maintain a current valid Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Experience in substance abuse preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Maintain strict client confidentiality
• Possess working knowledge of Occupation, Safety, and Health Administration standards and Universal Precautions

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeur license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)