What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Position Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients' health, administering medications, providing nursing care, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients. Provide health care services to detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Programs Policies and Procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission.
- Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services according to Harbor Light admission criteria.
- Conduct client admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents.
- Perform hourly checks on detox clients to ensure safety.
- Assist with clean-up of bodily fluids as needed.
- Complete COWS/CIWA assessments as required by detoxification protocols.
- Perform instant urinalysis drug screenings.
- Provide general health care of clients which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) administering and recording medications as prescribed by attending physicians, b) perform vital sign checks and document results.
- Facilitate health education groups as required by Site Administrator
- Take appropriate action as directed by attending physician to ensure client’s medical stability and in cases of emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol.
- Assist Medical Director or designate in the provision of medical services.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to maintain order, discipline, and a substance-free environment.
- Attend all required staff meetings; training sessions, seminars, and/or workshops for staff development.
- Coordinate client medication needs with pharmacies.
- Ensure proper documentation including real time and daily inventory of controlled substances.
- Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit daily.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience:
- Must have and maintain a current valid Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Experience in substance abuse preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Maintain strict client confidentiality
- Possess working knowledge of Occupation, Safety, and Health Administration standards and Universal Precautions
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeur license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
Qualifications:
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Hearing
- Flexible spending accounts
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Pet Insurance
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
- Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.