JOB TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
INTRODUCTION:
Do you have a passion for building community and helping others, then join Second Chances in changing peoples’ lives! Second Chances Addiction Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility that specializes in treating adults that are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
We offer 30-day to 90-day programs, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), after care, and family therapy.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), the LPN is responsible for providing care and treatment to clients and their families in various nursing situations under the direction and supervision of the DON and/or the licensed Medical Director.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Provides nursing care to all clients through a variety of semi-skilled nursing responsibilities
Provides data entry of nursing observations, treatments, and performed procedures into EMR software
Maintains care plans including identification of problems and follow through
Provides feedback on all changes in clients’ conditions to nurse and/or physician in charge
Administers topical or sub-IM medications and completes proper documentation
Provides completed nursing assessments as required
Provides proper documentation for all obtained/administered labs, vital signs, and medication, charting appropriately
Provides data entry of demographics and lab orders into computer.
Label correctly and place in cooling unit
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in assessments performed for Detox patients (CIWA, CIWA-B, and COWS)
Maintains and perform temperature checks on cooling units
Performs chart checks
Assists in maintaining orderly unit appearance and inventory
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or Medical Director
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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Required to stand and walk for long periods of time
Required to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Required to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and rarely lift the max of up to 75 lbs.
Required specific vision abilities: Close vision
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must be a graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
Must have a current license to practice nursing in the state of Louisiana
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting
Must have a current CPR certification
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Must be detail oriented and organized, with a natural passion to help people
Must have two (2) years uninterrupted sobriety if in personal recovery
This position is listed as a part time hourly role and the schedule will be on an "as needed" basis.
Second Chances is an Equal Opportunity Company.
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