Licensed Practical Nurse

Physicians Dialysis; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Recovery in Paola, KS seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support resident recovery in a safe environment. You will participate in treatment planning, administer medications, and monitor patient responses, while collaborating with the treatment team.

This role requires a State LPN license or multi-state licensure, BLS within 1 month, and at least one year of LPN experience; knowledge of substance use and detox protocols is valuable.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited nursing program or valid licensure as LPN.
• One year of professional LPN experience desirable.
• Familiarity with substance use treatment modalities and detox protocols.
• Knowledge of chemically addicted, dual diagnosed or psychiatrically ill clients with comorbidity.
• Continuing education required by licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Administer medications and monitor effectiveness under RN supervision.
• Assist the RN in triage and intake processes.
• Communicate patient needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Support smooth workflow for client/staff activities.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Paola, Paola, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1794

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

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