Job description

Southeast Detox is seeking LPNs for a Residential Detox Facility in Rome, GA. HIRING ASAP! Weekend shift differential !

Preferred but not required experience in the Behavioral Health field including Addiction/Substance Abuse/Mental Health experience.

www.southeastdetoxga.com, www.southeastaddiction.com

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION
1. Completes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient’s admission to the program
1. Admission Note
2. Nursing Assessment
3. Pre-Screen Testing
4. HRS Consent Form
5. Patient Health Examination
6. Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit)
2. Transcribes Physician’s Orders and Implement all Medical Protocols as ordered
3. Administers medications and monitor detoxification process
4. Confers with and assist the Medical Director.
5. Makes appropriate referrals using referral forms
6. Attends and participate in all “in-service” functions
7. Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals
8. Provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards
9. Maintains the Confidential nature of all patients and facility activities
10. Maintains required Training & Continuing Education
11. Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct
12. Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required
13. Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary
14. Under the supervision of the Medical Director assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care
15. Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications
16. Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems
17. Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
18. Accommodate utilization review needs when additional information is necessary to provide further authorization to insurance carriers, this may be accomplished by scheduling clients to be evaluated by the Physician’s Assistant or Medical Director simply by communicating directly with a care manager.
19. Scheduling routine laboratory examinations or those ordered by the Medical Director.
20. Takes verbal orders from the Medical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
21. Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director.
22. Participate in regular meetings with Clinical Director to discuss specific patient problems.
23. Facilitate Medical Groups as directed by Medical Director.
24. Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
25. Encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
26. Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility
27. Keeps and shares records and equipment
28. Interacts with clients with compassion and respect
29. Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
30. Has good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work
31. Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff
32. Performs additional duties, as deemed necessary by supervisor
33. Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies
34. Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member
35. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting
36. Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress
37. Accepts and utilizes supervision
38. Addresses problems noted by supervisor
39. Performs other assignments as requested by supervisor
40. Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility
41. Completes all tasks with concern for work quality

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person