LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time - Occupational Health

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.

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.

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.

training sessions, seminars, and/or workshops for staff development.

Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit daily.

Must have and maintain a current valid Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license

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

Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed