Licensed Practical Nurse

Arista Recovery; Kansas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Recovery in Kansas is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support residents in a safe, recovery-focused setting. You will participate in treatment planning, administer medications, monitor responses, and contribute to the care team with compassionate, professional communication.

You will record histories, take vital signs, assist with intake and admissions under RN direction, and document thoroughly.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or required licensure at time of hire.
• One year of professional LPN experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with substance use treatment modalities and detox protocols.
• Knowledge of chemically addicted or dual-diagnosed clients and comorbidity.
• Maintain continuing education requirements as required by licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, HR, etc.).
• Prepare and administer urinalysis collections and coordinate with lab.
• Observe withdrawal symptoms and provide reassurance and follow-up.
• Assist the RN in triage and communicate client needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Facilitate smooth flow of client/staff activity and admissions.
• Participate in intake and admission decisions with RN direction.
• Perform routine rounds with timely interventions.
• Follow nursing standards for documentation, medications, and assessment.
• Support orientation, in-services, and continuing education.
• Conduct client education to promote ongoing recovery.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient education

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

As an LPN, you play a direct role in saving the lives of our clients each day by serving our residents in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. All nurses participate in treatment team meetings and develop plans of care, administer medications and monitor effectiveness; other duties as assigned. Supervisory skills, common sense and a compassionate spirit are essential personality characteristics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Prepare and administers urinalysis (drug test) collections and facilitates their collection from the lab.
• Observe, detect, and monitor symptoms of withdrawal, providing client reassurance and support, ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation in client files and Shift Report. This will include observation for physiological withdrawal symptoms.
• Assist the RN in triage of screening clients
• Communicate the medical needs of clients to the Director of Nursing
• Facilitate smooth flow of client/staff activity
• Participate in the intake process of presenting clients, and make admission determination with RN's direction
• Willingness to approach and participate in all aspects of client care with appropriate staff
• Perform routine rounds on all clients with timely interventions
• Follow nursing standards for client documentation, medications and usage, and assessment
• Actively participate in orientation, in-services, and continuing education
• Conduct client education to promote, motivate and encourage an ongoing recovery program or process
• Performs related work as assigned

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed Practical Nurse credentialed from the State Board of Nursing in State in which site is located or licensed in a compact licensure state provides a multistate license that allows nurses to practice with patients across state lines.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date

Education/Experience/Qualification:

• Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
• One year experience of professional work as an LPN is desirable
• Familiarity with substance use, treatment modalities and detoxification protocols.
• Knowledge of chemically addicted, dual diagnosed (substance abuse/mental health) or psychiatrically ill clients with co-morbidity.
• Maintain continuing education requirements as required by licensing board

Full-time, Part-time, PER DIEM