LPN - Behavioral Health & Detox Nursing

The Recovery Village; Dacula (GA); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Résumé du poste

Promises Behavioral Health in Decula, GA is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team to support addiction treatment programs under Medical Director supervision. Nurses meet basic medical needs and contribute to care planning and treatment delivery.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, coordination with physicians, medication administration, patient education, QA participation, and infection control training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by state of employment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years' experience in substance abuse/recovery program preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Responsabilités

• Meets with new clients and assists in completing the medical and health assessment/questionnaire.
• Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
• Completes client treatment plan documentation including nursing assessments, transcription of MD and NP phone orders, medication administration, client progress, inclusion of physical health services and other related issues.
• Directs patient care and reports observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies and safety risks.
• Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of detox, recovery, medications and other health issues.
• Reconciles QA client medication sheets to ensure clients are receiving appropriate meds and oversees proper medication destruction.
• Reconciles pharmacy orders daily.
• Assists with development and implementation of quality assurance program and trains staff for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary and laboratory services.
• Attends treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
• Available for 24 hour coverage for consultation and emergencies.

Connaissances

LPN license

Nursing experience

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Substance abuse recovery knowledge

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Description du poste

Promises Behavioral Health in Decula, GA is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team to support addiction treatment programs under Medical Director supervision. Nurses meet basic medical needs and contribute to care planning and treatment delivery.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, coordination with physicians, medication administration, patient education, QA participation, and infection control training.