Per Diem LPN — Detox & Recovery Care

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

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.