Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform/document nursing assessments and screenings including reviewing client histories and documenting a nursing clinical summary on all clients admitted to Hanley Foundation.
Assess individual client care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently process/implement all care according to physician orders and standards of nursing practice.
Utilize safe and effective practices of medication ordering and management as defined by policy and standards of nursing practice.
Accurately administer and monitor the effects of medications and conduct accurate controlled medication counts.
Processes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner
Collect and process lab specimens following proper infection control procedures.
Provide appropriate client education as determined by client assessments/needs and treatment plans.
Delegates some duties and coordinates care with other direct-care staff to ensure continuity of client care, staff relations, and efficiency of service.
Prepares and maintains client medical records including appropriate and timely documentation.
Accurately and thoroughly documents in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.
Provide thorough and accurate shift report to ensure continuity of client care.
Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands.
Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Hanley policy.
Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.
Effectively communicate medical/ nursing issues to clinical/case management team and serves as a resource.
Uphold all Hanley Foundation Policies and Procedures.
Maintain client/potential client confidentiality in accordance with Hanley Policy.
Additional Responsibilities:

Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of clients.
Ensures the privacy and confidentiality of all clients and their medical records.
Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.
Reports all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect in accordance with all state standards and accrediting bodies.
Ensures that all records are available for all state and accrediting bodies staff inspection.
Ensures and coordinates with the clinical staff’s functioning, so as to avoid scheduling conflicts for clients, between Administration, Clinical, and programmatic needs or requirements set-forth by the Standards.
Stands "On Call" at designated times, and;
Reports directly to the MD/PA/ANP and completes orders in a professional and timely manner.
Education/Experience/Qualifications:

Associate (ADN) or Bachelors (BSN) degree.
Currently licensed as an LPN is required.
Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.
Previous hospital, chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program, and/or behavioral health experience desired.
If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific client populations preferred.
Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software.
Must be computer literate and be familiar with most Microsoft products and network components.
Must have fluid communication skills.
Must possess a high degree of organization skills.
Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance (employer-paid)
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) & 401(k) Matching
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account