LPN / CMA (Evening Shift) - Carbondale, IL

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At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

 

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine—including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses—deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway’s proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. Read more about the incredible recognition that we received!

 

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around – GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsibilities:

• Monitors clients self-administering medications and reactions to medication.
• Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plan or established protocols.
• Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients’ medical needs.
• Assists physicians with client examinations or treatments.
• Charts vital signs, treatments performed and medications administered and maintains records

 

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma and current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state.
• Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning and assessment as acquired through completion of twelve to eighteen months post-high school training at an approved, accredited school of practical or vocational nursing; as well as successful completion of pharmacology coursework necessary to administer medications
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in administering medications, conducting assessments, and performing treatments; and knowledge of health problems related to substance abuse and recovery; at a level normally acquired through one to two years related experience.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, families, staff and physicians; and to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit clients’ cooperation and minimize apprehensions.
• Analytical abilities necessary to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment in accordance with established protocols, complete necessary documentation, and determine need for appropriate referrals.

 

 

Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) responsibilities:

• Checks and monitors client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood sugar levels; and documents readings as appropriate. 

• Prepares and administers medication as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor; observes medical reactions and reports any changes or concerns to physician and/or nursing staff.

• Prepares and administers medication and vaccinations as prescribed and under supervision of a physician and documents same in the medication administration record. 

• Reviews and creates physician orders from physician sourced documents; places orders per instructions, such as vital signs requests, lab orders, or dietary instructions. 

• Collects client sick call requests and discusses or notifies MD or RN. Performs data entry into system.

• Responsible for checking and monitoring client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure and sugar levels; records client’s readings and other information pertinent to the clients medical needs and care.

• Assists physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians and other providers with exams, preparing exam room; and maintains their daily schedules.

• Observes client’s physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes or concerns to nursing staff.

• Performs searches of clients and client property following any period of absence from the unit in accordance with agency policy.

• Enters lab orders into the electronic medical record and monitors and reports incoming results to physician or nursing staff. 

• Collects specimens, blood draws, and perform minor procedures under direct supervision of MD if needed.

• Performs additional duties as assigned, such as monitoring, storing and reordering supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, sca