Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans, directs, and coordinates medically approved programs for patients in a Recovery Centers of America SUD/Behavioral Health facility. The LPN may assess a patient's condition, make recommendations, and may assist the Registered Nurse with individual patients and/or groups of patients to meet their physiological, psychological, safety, and general health needs. Key Responsibilities Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient. Complete initial assessment and develop the plan of care. Recognize reports and act upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies. Accurately assess and document vital signs and signs of pain and ensure treatment of pain. Communicate and document client's psychosocial status. Collaborate with treatment team to include ancillary departments to determine appropriate treatment/discharge plan. Assist the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment. Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Complete necessary documentation as required by organizational policies and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality. Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. Follow established policies and procedures for verification of narcotic counts. Administer medications according to organization policy. Verify the MAR for correct medication and administration times. Monitor behavioral changes which may be related to medication administration. Provide courteous, high-quality service to patients and their loved ones by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner. Work effectively with and through others including those with whom there is no formal authority over. Make good decisions based on sound understanding and evaluation of relevant information; gather information and involve others as appropriate. Demonstrate concern for meeting patient needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the patient within available resources. Identify problems, involve others in seeking solutions, conduct appropriate analyses, search for best solutions; respond quickly to new challenges. Communicate well both verbally and in writing, create accurate and punctual reports, share information and ideas with others, have good listening skills. Qualifications State specific responsibilities (if applicable) & Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required are not detailed in this excerpt. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands to handle objects, may stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to administer at least 2 consecutive minutes of quality CPR is required. TRAVEL: Travel is primarily local #J-18808-Ljbffr Recovery Centers of America