Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establishes and maintains therapeutic nurse-patient relationships.Assists in facilitating a structured environment and therapeutic environment.Respects the privacy and protects patient confidentiality while maintaining professional boundaries.Ability to administer medications in a safe and correct manner utilizing the Five Rights of Medication Administration.Observes and monitors residents physical and emotional needs, providing interventions when appropriate.Works in collaboration with treatment team utilizing the principles of the nursing process in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.Provides excellent resident customer service and care.Knowledge of EMR systems for documentation.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

Must ensure completion of all yearly mandatory training provided by the facility.Attend staff meetings, clinical oversight meetings and trainings as required.Ensure accurate and timely timekeeping for payroll purposes.Participates in creating a holistic, integrative and healing environment.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITY

Able to problem solve, engage in creative thinking, able to respond quickly to crisis situations, and interpret medical abbreviations in writing and orally. Able to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Able to utilize basic math skills and mathematical concepts.Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Some Spanish preferred.Must have excellent written/oral communication skills.Must possess strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.Possesses good attention to detail.Able to deal effectively with distractions.Is reliable in achieving results within expected time periods.Have good understanding of Sabino Recovery policies and procedures.Responsible for completing all mandatory facility training.Is highly committed to workplace safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of an accredited LPN training program and passing the National Council Licensure) NCLEX-PN.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

Current LPN/ LVN licensure permitting work in the state.Current CPR/First Aid or BCLS certification. Cypress Lake Recovery