Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Job Description
Essential functions of this job include but are not limited to:
- Assesses clients health care needs and provides required nursing care health education and referrals.
- Works under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician during examinations and treatment. Provides nursing care that requires an understanding of diseases and illnesses sufficient enough to enhance communication with physician Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse (RN) and patients.
- Works under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician.
- Supervises unlicensed nursing assistants in an effective and professional manner (where applicable).
- Accurately counts records and maintains secure storage area for all prescription medications sharps syringes and other medical equipment within unit and monitors patient compliance in residential areas.
- Performs routine nursing procedures such as taking and recording height weight measurements and vital signs.
- Performs vision screening obtains urine samples does phlebotomy administers IM injections and conducts tuberculin skin tests.
- Administers medications and immunizations under the supervision of a RN Nurse Practitioner and/or physician; observes records and reports signs of illness or changes in patient condition and assists physician with physical examination. Reinforces physicians instructions by checking medication; eating and sleeping habits and inquiring about additional medical problems.
- Transcribes and checks the providers orders as assigned.
- Maintains nursing records and keeps required reports in an accurate organized and confidential manner.
- Assesses medical complaints and health emergencies according to policy and procedures.
- Participates in the development of health education lesson plans. Follows general instructions in addition to established policies practices and procedures. Uses judgment to vary sequence of procedures based on patients condition and previous instruction.
- Participates in the development of staff training and presents information to address medical issues including but not limited to: signs and symptoms of chemical dependency emotional disturbances universal precautions/standard precautions disease transmission medication policy CPR First Aid and AED.
- Assists in staff and/or client immunization and testing programs as ordered by the Physician Nurse Practitioner and/or Nursing Supervisor.
- Monitors compliance of emergency medical procedures.
- Continues professional training stays current in professional developments and maintains license.
- Attends staff meetings and required training sessions.
- Is familiar with OSHA requirements.
- Provides standard nursing care requiring some latitude for independent judgment and initiative to perform recurring duties. Seeks supervisory input for additional instruction for unusual or difficult tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current state registration LPN license and First Aid/CPR certification. Three (3) years chemical dependency institutional and/or emergency room experience preferred. Maintains the required licensure/certification in good standing. Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees outside contacts and a diverse client population.
Schedule: Full-time - 9am-5pm/10am-6pm including every other weekend
Full Time Benefits:
- ANTHEM PPO or High Deductible Plan plus CVS prescription coverage
- GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE POLICY equal to one time annual salary
- LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
- VACATION HOURS - 80 hours (10 days) per year.
- PERSONAL-SICK HOURS - 80 hours (10 days) per year.
- HOSPITAL HOURS - 96 hours (12 days) per year.
- HOLIDAYS - eight paid holidays
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (must be employed for six months).
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- RETIREMENT PLAN 403(b)
- DENTAL PLAN (Employee paid)
- VISION PLAN (Employee paid)
- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)
- HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) for high deductible plan
- Pubic Loan Forgiveness Program
- Wellness Program
Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.
Oriana House Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disabilityor protected veteran status.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.
Employment Type
Full-Time
