LPN - Acute Care & Detox Patient Support

UNITY RECOVERY CENTERS INC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITY RECOVERY CENTERS INC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for patients undergoing medical detoxification in a hospital setting. The role includes administering prescribed medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the health care team to plan and adjust care for individual patient needs.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in nursing, an LPN license, and 1-2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• LPN license with 1-2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions.
• Answers patients' calls and determines how to assist them.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs.
• Provides basic patient care or treatments.
• Works as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Supervises nurses' aides or assistants.
• Records food and fluid intake and output.
• Collects samples, such as blood and urine from patients.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies.

Job description

UNITY RECOVERY CENTERS INC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for patients undergoing medical detoxification in a hospital setting. The role includes administering prescribed medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the health care team to plan and adjust care for individual patient needs.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in nursing, an LPN license, and 1-2 years of related experience.