Licensed Practical Nurse - Days - Full-Time

Valley Vista; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Vista in Vermont seeks an RN to provide comprehensive nursing care, assess patients at admission, and manage withdrawal treatment under physician orders. The role involves supervising LPNs and LNAs in the Detox Program and training new staff.

Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with clinical staff, and performing mental status evaluations to determine need for further psychiatry assessment. A valid Vermont RN license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold a current valid license to practice in the State of Vermont.
• Minimum 1-year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related; 2-3 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient at admission.
• Medicates for withdrawal symptoms, based on physicians’ orders and in compliance with organization policy.
• Initiates nursing process by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care based on clinical knowledge, patient needs, and data collection.
• Assists medical staff as necessary and appropriate.
• Collects specimens from patients as appropriate.
• Documents nursing care provided including interventions and plans in patient records.
• Maintains close communication with clinical staff regarding medical information impacting treatment plan.
• Performs mental status evaluation to determine need for further psych evaluation; may administer BDI/HS.
• Supervises LPNs and LNAs in the Nursing and Detox Program.
• Trains new employees, and plans, assigns, and directs work.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Team player

Boundaries with patients

Education

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college

Job description

Days - three (3) 12-hours shifts per week. 07:00-19:00 OR four (4) 10-hour shifts per week 07:00-17:00CORRESPONDING RN POSTING # 3822Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.• Obtains a comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient at admission• Medicates for withdrawal symptoms, based on physicians’ orders and in compliance with organization policy.• Initiates nursing process by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing case based on clinical knowledge, patient needs, and data collection• Assists medical staff as necessary and appropriate• Collects specimens from patients as appropriate• Documents nursing care provided including interventions and plans in patient record as required• Maintains close communication with clinical staff regarding any medical information that may impact patient treatment plan• Performs mental status evaluation to determine the need for further psych evaluation. May administer BDI and/or HS Can work as a member of the Valley Vista team• Supervises LPNs and LNAs in the Nursing and Detox Program• Trains new employees, and plans, assigns, and directors workQualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two yeas related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience• Must hold a current valid license to practice in the State of Vermont.Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate effectively• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment• Strong time management• Follows organization’s attendance and punctuality policies• Can work as a member of a team• Demonstrates knowledge of proper boundaries with patients• Compassion and understanding for patients’ needs and situationsPreferred Qualifications and Skills• Minimum 1-year experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.