Licensed Practical Nurse (Weekends 12 Hour Shifts)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to clients at Isaiah House and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history and assisting patients with hygiene.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid LPN license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Self-motivated.
• Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shift.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule.
• Ability to enforce program requirements.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to complete and submit reports

SKILL SETS:

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact on the individual and their family.
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
• Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.
• Take vitals.
• Administer medication to clients as directed.
• Charting for insurance purposes.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward residents, staff and volunteers.
• Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner.
• Complete drug screening.
• Create a safe and healthy environment for clients.
• Comply with random employee drug screening.

Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.
2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.