Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Detox Nurse (LPN)

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Subacute Detox Nurse Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned,

1. Follows established standards of nursing practices and implements facility policies and procedures

2. Interpret existing policies and procedures to charge nurses, client assistants, clients, families, and physicians

3. Supervises and evaluates all direct client care and initiates corrective action as necessary

4. Make frequent rounds in the facility

5. Obtain report from nurse he/she is relieving and records sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary.

6. Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary

7. Knowledgeably and competently perform basic nursing skills

8. Identify client problems and emergency situations and initiates and immediate plan of action according to facility policies and procedures

9. Follow, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of the Client Rights program

10. Follow admission procedures and communicates client admissions to other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers

11. Provide clinical supervision of client assistant

12. Assist with covering staffing and making calls to cover any staff call offs

13. Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the clinical performance of client assistants

14. Receive medication delivery from pharmacy, checks and documents medications received

15. Administer and document a comprehensive assessment of each client as needed or assigned

16. Assist with the development of an accurate and comprehensive treatment plan based on the client needs

17. Plans, facilitates, and documents treatment groups in accordance with clients treatment plan.

18. Administer PRN medications and treatments as necessary

19. Notify the physician, when necessary, of changes in clients conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal lab/x-ray results and any other unusual observations

20. Document client care provided and the clients response or lack of response to care provided

21. Personally obtain continuing education

22. Supervise response to clients calls for assistance

23. Follow facility discharge/transfer procedure and coordinates discharge/transfer with other departments, physicians, and ancillary service providers

24. Possess clear written and verbal communication skills

25. Act as a charge nurse and cover the floor/various shifts as needed for the best interest of the facility

26. Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Subacute Detox Nurse Manager

27. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at anytime

28. Supports and assists in crisis intervention and at all other times deemed appropriate in a manner consistent with SMR policies and procedures.

29. Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of Silver Maple Recoverys policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, State Licensing standards, and managed care regulations.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current CPR and First Aid certificate

Current TB test

Valid drivers license

LPN license

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may be required to:

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities

Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required

Must be able to lift 50 to 75lbs. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles Must be able to balance, limb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to reach and write the English language

Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions

____ I have read and understand to provisions of this job description. I acknowledge that if I have questions or hesitations regarding my ability to complete the tasks or physical requirements listed here, that I should contact my hiring manager before signing this document. I understand that by signing this job description, I am acknowledging that I am able and willing to complete these tasks and physical requirements. Any person who signs this document that is unable or unwilling to complete the tasks and/or physical requirements may be subject to rescindment of their offer or termination. Grace Management Services reserves the right to change the provisions within this job description at any time to best accommodate the needs of the organization. By signing this job description, I acknowledge that I am willing to accept the flexibility needed to maintain the best interest of my organization and the residents within.

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