Shift is 7pm-7:30am working 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts.
Basic Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the Treatment Team. S/he is responsible for coordinating medical care for program participants and reports directly to the Director of Nursing. This is an hourly position with hours and schedule established to meet patient needs; weekend hours may be required.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.
· Ensures that general health assessments are completed for all patients.
· Facilitates referrals to physicians, dentists, and other health care professionals as indicated by the assessed needs of each patient.
· Provides assistance to personnel in determining the appropriateness for admissions as needed.
· Participates in clinical staffing meetings.
· Conducts groups and other educational groups as necessary.
· Maintains appropriate patient health records.
· Interacts with community agencies and refers patients to facilitate their health maintenance.
· Provides medication protocols, detoxification protocols, and drug screening procedures.
· Is available to other staff to address / answer concerns, provide after-hour directives and help problem solve patient related issues.
· Insures the flow of information both horizontally and vertically within the organization.
· Provides appropriate documentation for contract and system requirements and clinical best practice.
· Makes sound, independent, cooperative, and ethical decisions.
· Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
Required Skills
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Interpersonal competences and professional behavior
· Very good organizational competencies
· Excellent strategic planning
· Ability to prioritize
· Efficient in time management
· Analytical thinking
· Attention to details
· Patient oriented
· Compassion and ability to empathize
· Patience
· Able to work under pressure
· Ethical and responsible
· Able to perform well without close supervision
· Self motivated and dynamic
· Competent and flexible
· Positive attitude
· Very careful
· Medical knowledge
· Clinical experience
Education and Training
· The minimum of a current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required for this position.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
· Lift up to 15 pounds
· Operates a computer and keyboard
· Walking and standing for more than 15 minutes at a time
Working Conditions:
Working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or a skill required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of Hope Valley Recovery and contractual obligations.
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
