Detox staff (RN, LPN)
About us
SEE Purpose Addictions Treatment is a premier drug rehab facility in Indiana, offering multiple levels of care including sub-acute detox, residential inpatient treatment, and after-care planning.
SEE Purpose Treatment Center Seeks to ease the suffering caused by a multitude of issues related to substance use and alcoholism. Recovery takes a village. That village includes the family/loved ones, the treatment culture and environment, the clinical team, and anyone that can provide collateral support for the needs of the person receiving treatment.
Job Title: Detox Nurse/Medical Staff (LPN/RN)
Summary
Detox Nurse (LPN/RN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in detoxification and residential treatment in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities of the LPN include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/client as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
- Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
- Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes
- Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and Medical Director as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team feedback.
- Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned clients.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by feedback.
- Use available written and AV materials specific to patient condition. Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration or discussion.
- Assist clients, family members, and others with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (for LPN/RN); a minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare environment.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must maintain current and valid registration as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) and CPR/First Aid certification.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job operates in a residential healthcare setting. This role requires regular walking and climbing stairs to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
Acknowledgements
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Bloomfield, IN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bloomfield, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
