Part-time LPN

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers in Saranac Lake, NY is seeking a part-time LPN (24 hours per week) to provide nursing services and monitor residents for safety and compliance with SJRC rules and regulations.

The role requires NYS LPN licensure and CPR certification or RN, with knowledge of current medical/nursing practices and addiction treatment principles. Opportunities to contribute to education and quality assurance are included.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certified or a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of current medical/nursing skills relevant to LPN or RN.
• Understanding of alcohol and chemical dependency treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing/medical services to clients.
• Responds to medical emergencies and facilitates hospital transfer.
• Responsible for medical/nursing keys during shift.
• Adheres to Pharmacy Services Policy, including controlled substances policy.
• Documents medical information in clinical logbook and email system.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status exams.
• Reports issues to senior medical staff for progress notes and treatment plans.
• Assists with education, risk education, counseling, and referrals on HIV, AIDS, TB, hepatitis, STDs, and other communicable diseases.
• Educates residents and staff on psycho-tropic medications, side effects and medical concerns.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by the Senior Nurse.

Skills

Nursing skills

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NYS

CPR certification or Registered Nurse

Tools

Email system

Job description

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Part-time LPN (24 hours per week / Varying days)

Pay Range: $24.70/hr to $28.70/hr

Position Summary: Provides medical and nursing services to clients. Assists clinical staff in monitoring residents and facility for safety and compliance with SJRC rules and regulations.

Education and Training: N.Y.S. Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certified or Registered Nurse.

Experience and Knowledge: Knowledge of current medical/nursing skills consistent with the requirements of the NYS Education Department relevant to Licensed Practical or Registered Nursing. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency programs and treatment services.

Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands required.

Essential Duties:

• Provides nursing/medical services to clients.
• Responds to medical emergencies including facilitation of transfer to hospital via rescue squad or SJRC van.
• Responsible for medical/nursing keys during shift.
• Adheres to Pharmacy Services Policy in its entirety, inclusive of controlled substance policy, procedures, and monitor.
• Documents medical information through clinical logbook and email system.
• Conducts and interprets comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status exam.
• Reports and records any medical/nursing issues to senior medical staff to allow for accurate progress notes and revisions to the treatment plan.
• Assists with the provision of education, risk education, counseling, and referral services to all patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
• Assists with the education of residents and staff regarding psycho-tropic medications, potential side effects and related medical concerns.
• Actively participates in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
• Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by the Senior Nurse.