Licensed Practical Nurse for 2nd shift in Indianapolis - $30/Hr

***This position is Contract to Hire**

Integrity trade is hiring a LPN for our Indianapolis client. Client is paying $30 to start on 2nd shift. Receive comprehensive benefits through ITS upon hire – learn more today!

Responsibilities:
As the Withdrawal Management Unit Nurse, you will work directly with the Withdrawal Management (WM) Supervisor and Medical Director to monitor the WM Unit. Assure compliance is upheld with the accrediting, certification, licensing, and funding requirements. Provides basic nursing care to monitor the clients’ medical status. Evaluate the physical needs of each client and identify priority problems. Provide physical, medical, emotional needs for all clients.

What You Will Do:

• Conducts admission interviews by collecting medical, social, emotional, and demographic data and assesses for appropriateness of admission to Withdrawal Management based on written policies and the Utilization Review Manual
• Chart in Clients’ case records all information relating to any chronic or acute illnesses, known withdrawal complications, and all medications given to clients
• Ensure the correct dispensing of medication as directed and prescribed by the physician
• Maintain case records according to the CARF procedures assuring all information documented is accurate and current. All chart entries need to be signed with credentials
• Observe and chart clients for withdrawal signs, unusual activity or behaviors, verbal complaints of physical or psychological problems, and report to either the Physician or the Clinical Manager
• Chart thoroughly all pertinent data, including but not limited to medical, health condition, physician’s orders, complications related to withdrawal and general health, vital signs, medication monitoring, description of course of withdrawal, or other incidents. Document all pertinent observations in the client’s chart
• Perform technical treatment as indicated and/or instructed by or directed by written Physician orders or the Clinical Manager
• Accurately prepare, check, observe, and record all medications taken when on duty
• Wipe mattress and pillows with viro-check after each client has been discharged and change linens as needed
• Provide emergency First Aid and CPR care to those clients who exhibit the need
• Facilitate referrals for the clients to provide community resources not provided by SAHLC
• Promote positive public relations by using the professional telephone manners, presenting a pleasant and supportive attitude toward the client and their family members or friends, and cooperating with personnel form other outside agencies
• In accordance with the CFR-42 Federal Law and The Clients policies, maintain consumer confidentiality at all times
• Facilitate a seamless and comprehensive transfer of information from one shift to the next
• Cooperate and communicate with other Clinical Staff in the transfer process of the consumer to different levels of care
• Attend agency staff meetings as scheduled including In-Service Meetings
• Monitor and document client’s physical and medical status by providing direct nursing care
• Carry out Physician’s orders as assigned and provide support DMA’s in conducting the tasks
• Provide medical information and insight into the treatment planning on each Withdrawal Management client with the Treatment Team
• Evaluate the needs and services on the Withdrawal Management unit in order to develop or revise policies as needed; prepare recommendations to the Clinical Manager for approval
• Meet with the Medical Director regularly to assure directives of Physician are completed
• Assure used, outdated, and unclaimed medication is destroyed according to the established procedures
• Arrange for and assure proper disposal of infectious and Biohazardous wastes
• Complete monthly inventory of all First Aid & Universal Precaution Kits
• Work with the Clinical Manager to assure the coordination and integration of Withdrawal Management activities
• Provide on-going information and allow for open communication to the Withdrawal Management staff regarding policy and procedure changes
• Assist in the annual employee performance evaluation process working the Clinical Manager
• Participate and provide staff support in the quarterly Infection Control meeting and prepare minutes as assigned
• Work assigned hours and additional hours as needed to provide back-up and coverage on the Withdrawal Management Unit to ensure coverage of facility operations. Maintain a list of all staff to assure coverage
• Responsible for running INSPECT reports and Criminal Background checks for all consumers entering Detoxification program
• Respond to medical emergencies and call the physician as needed for orders

• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse required
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position
Experience: Must be CPR certified. Worked with a vulnerable population
Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Clients qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting system

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About Us
Integrity Trade Services' core philosophy is “Staffing you can trust”. The nucleus of this philosophy consists of an intense focus on safety, honesty, fairness and integrity.
Quite simply, if we wouldn’t do a job ourselves, we wouldn’t post it. Fast-growing and well connected to the industry, we’re intent on providing jobs that get you to work quickly, safely, and that compensate you fairly for a job well done.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour