Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Full Time

Bridgeway Community Health
Registered Nurse to join our growing Medically Managed Withdrawal treatment team! Full-time swing shift Thursday/Friday/Saturday
Primary Purpose Provides nursing care to individuals in an inpatient medically managed withdrawal setting, with a focus on the provision of direct care that promotes health, prevents disease, and treats illness of the individual. Operates according to the Oregon State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts reviews of client admits, gathers additional information when needed to support client care plan.
Reviews for consistency, MARS, Shift notes and Progress notes from LPN'S. Reports errors or inconsistent documentation to nurse supervisor.
Reviews and maintains Medical Protocols for use by nurses, maintains binder with protocols and desk references.
Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a physician assistant or physician Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a nurse practitioner or physician
Completes accurate and thorough medical documentation, which may include clients' medical charts, medication records, any pertinent observations, computerized dispensing, and pharmacy records, and required state or department database entry.
Conducts nursing assessment on all inpatient clients. Conducts and documents initial and ongoing focused nursing assessments of the health status of clients. Reports findings to the nursing supervisor or licensed physician as needed. Utilizes appropriate physician's standing orders.
Adheres to accepted medical practices and medication management per OAR/ORS.
Updates and maintains prescription records for treatment and all medical records associated with the storing and dispensing of medications. Coordinates client appointments with physician(s).
At direction of a physician, educates clients in relation to other disease processes and refers as needed to other medical agencies for follow-up for health-related issues.
Maintains records of nursing services including the recording of statistics and compilation of requested reports.
Maintains clinic equipment and supplies.
Charts on all clients seen for medical support.
Participates in discharge planning for client's ongoing medical needs.
B. skin testing on all clients and staff.
Other Duties and Responsibilities Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement quality of services.
Requires an Associate Degree or higher in Nursing and a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Oregon at the time of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in performing, current nursing practice.
Apply nursing knowledge and principles and policies underlying the administration of a nursing service;
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of individuals in the course of medical treatments; Ability to maintain confidential records and information.
Ability to accept and abide by supervision received;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Skilled in English usage and in basic mathematics;
Specialized equipment used in this job Personal computer for word processing and any medical equipment necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Benefits Paid Holidays
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Internal Growth Opportunities
An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees
About Bridgeway Community Health Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.
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