Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Caritas Gala; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

In-house training seminars

Supervision for NJ licensure (LCADC/CN

Job summary

Straight and Narrow in Paterson, NJ is seeking a compassionate LPN to support detox and residential/outpatient programs. Per diem positions across all shifts.

You will assist the RN, perform screenings, dispense medications, document orders, and help with discharge planning while maintaining a safe environment.

Licensed in NJ with medical/surgical experience, in-house trainings and licensure supervision are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Medical/Surgical experience.
• Current LPN license in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse.
• Telephone/Walk-in screenings.
• Dispense medications to Detox and residential clients as per doctor’s order.
• Record doctor’s written orders on the medication sheet.
• Order prescribed medication from the pharmacy.
• Answering and monitoring calls, in house and outside calls properly.
• Report all problems as well as concerns to the RN on duty.
• Count controlled dangerous substances and record.
• Maintain par levels on all stock medications.
• Maintain syringe count on a Straight and Narrow policy and procedure.
• Maintaining documentation in nurse’s notes.
• Attending all scheduled nurse’s meetings and in-services.
• Interview clients upon admission, obtaining information on medical history and substance abuse history for RN assessment notes.
• Maintains a safe environment for all clients and is familiar with disaster and fire drills.
• Follow up with medical slip issues.
• Participates in discharge planning in conjunction with RN and the counselor.

Skills

Medical/Surgical experience

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

LPN license in NJ

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.

LPN (Per Diem) All Shifts 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am

Location: Paterson, NJ

Responsibilities:

• 1. Assists the Registered Nurse.
• 2. Telephone/Walk-in screenings
• 3. Dispensing medications to Detox clients and residential clients as per doctor’s order.
• 4. Recording Doctor’s written orders on the medication sheet.
• 5. Ordering prescribed medication from the pharmacy.
• 6. Answering and monitoring calls, in house and outside calls properly.
• 7. Reports all problems as well as concerns to the RN on duty.
• 8. Count controlled dangerous substances and record.
• 9. Maintain par levels on all stock medications.
• 10. Maintain syringe count on a per Straight and Narrow policy and procedure
• 11. Maintaining documentation in nurse’s notes.
• 12. Attending all scheduled nurse’s meetings and in-services.
• 13. Interview clients upon admission, obtaining information on medical history and substance abuse history for RN assessment notes.
• 14. Maintains a safe environment for all clients and is familiar with disaster and fire drills.
• 15. Follow up with medical slip issues.
• 16. Participates in discharge planning in conjunction with RN and the counselor.

Please note Exceptions

• The RN does all initial Detox and Clinical assessments, but ongoing care is done by RN’s/LPN’s.
• All charge nurses for each shift is an RN.
• All verbal phone orders are received by an RN only

Benefits:

• For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance.
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals.
• SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT.
• We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
• Medical/Surgical experience
• Current license as an LPN in the state of NJ