Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Addictions Care Center of Albany; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Addictions Care Center of Albany is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to join our residential care team in Albany, NY. You will screen medical needs, observe client status, and provide group health counseling while ensuring accurate medication administration and documentation.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, processing urine drug screens, and timely charting in MAR and 10e11.

Qualifications

• Two years nursing experience preferred, preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility.
• Shift is Monday - Friday 7am-3pm.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients' medical needs and gather admission data.
• Observe physical, mental, and emotional status of residential clients.
• Provide group counseling sessions on health-related issues.
• Take and document vitals as ordered.
• Ensure medications are taken and documented in MAR and 10e11.
• Monitor medical needs and report findings to medical provider.
• Gather and submit urine drug screens to labs.
• Document lab results in client charts in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety of all residential clients.
• Record accurate information at shift changes.
• Prepare reports/records as required by program procedures.
• Participate in weekly case conferences as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

LPN or RN program

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Participates in screening of clients' medical needs, gathering necessary admission information/data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of residential clients.
2. Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each client
3. Provides group counseling sessions to clients regarding health-related issues and concerns
4. Observe that all medications are properly taken by clients
5. Document medications taken in MAR and 10e11.
6. Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor.
7. Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labs
8. Document in client 10e11 charts all lab results in a timely fashion
9. Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical provider
10. Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients.
11. Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts.
12. Prepares necessary reports/records as required by program procedure.
13. Participates in weekly case conferences as needed and/or directed by supervisor
14. Assumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.
15. Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed.
16. Attends required staff meetings and training.
17. Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed.

Education Requirements

Accredited L.P.N. or R.N. program.

License Requirements

Candidate must have valid NYS LPN or R.N. license, and NYS Driver's License. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years nursing experience preferred, preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility.

Shift is Monday - Friday 7am-3pm