Residential Treatment Nurse (Day Shift) - LPN

New Day Recovery; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Day Recovery in West Monroe, LA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in a newly acquired residential facility. The LPN will administer medications, assist with admissions and discharges, document care, monitor withdrawal, and ensure a safe, clean environment for patients.

Must hold an unrestricted LA LPN license with CPR and First Aid certifications. Experience with medical detoxification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted LPN license in Louisiana.
• Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Prefer working knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse.
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Must have strong team building and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the position and respond to crises.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Acts as second nurse on duty to maintain a safe milieu.
• Assist with admissions and discharge procedures and related paperwork.
• Document nursing assessments, orders, progress notes in patient charts.
• Monitor for signs of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Provide monitored evaluation and withdrawal management in Detox Unit.
• Maintain hygienic, safe work environment and documentation.
• Update and maintain Medication Administration Records.
• Perform scheduled medication administration.
• Obtain vital signs as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Teamwork

Communication

CPR

First Aid

Detox knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Louisiana

Job description

Full Time License Practical Nurse – New Day Recovery

New Day Recovery is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for our patients in our newly acquired residential facility in West Monroe, LA. New Day Recovery is guided by a philosophy where hope, respect, and personal dignity serve as the catalysts for rebirth and transformation. It is our belief that when individuals are spiritually alive, mentally clear and alert, emotionally stable, and physically fit, they cannot help but maintain a socially balanced lifestyle. To achieve this, New Day Recovery seeks to provide the highest quality care that is grounded in evidence-based practices while, at the same time, providing a sense of connection and belonging for those who come through our doors seeking a new day and a new life. Join our team to help save patients’ lives.

• Performs scheduled medication administration.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the second nurse on duty to help maintain a safe and comfortable milieu for clients.
• Assists with the admission and discharge procedures, which may include the completion of paperwork, urinalysis collection, administering a tuberculosis skin test, contacting emergency contacts, etc.
• Document in the individual’s chart the results of the nursing assessment, treatment plan, physician’s orders, progress notes and other individual-related data.
• Assists nursing staff on duty with monitoring for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management to individuals served in the Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Maintains hygienic and safe work environment in compliance with healthcare procedures.
• Maintains all necessary documentation and charting.
• Updates and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records.
• Performs scheduled medication administration.
• Obtains vital signs if/when necessary.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
• All other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must hold an unrestricted LPN license in the state of Louisiana
• Requires current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Prefer working knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal including pharmacological factors.
• Must have strong team building and communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to physically respond to individuals’ needs in the event of a crisis situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, individuals served, outside professionals and the general public.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

What to expect from us:

New Day Recovery a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

New Day Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws