What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC?
LPN Job Posting
Hours : Full time/Part time/PRN
1.Maintains patient safety at all times.
2. Help provide and maintain therapeutic medium for patients.
- Actively participates in treatment team and staff meetings.
- Provides competent nursing care of all patients within the boundaries of licensure.
- Complete admission process including nursing assessment upon admission.
- Monitors for signs and symptoms of withdrawal by completing CINA scale, monitoring vital signs and mental status.
- Assess physical complaints and problems making any necessary referrals to Medical Director and/or Emergency Room.
- Dispense medications as ordered to patients in detox and assess for untoward effects and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
- Be familiar with actions, side effects and dosage of all prescribed medication.
- Supervise self-administration of medications.
11. Maintain accurate records of scheduled drugs
12. Demonstrate good nursing judgement in dispensing ordered prescribed and over-the-counter medication.
13. Perform veni-punctures using acceptable technique with proper preparation of sample as indicated by test ordered.
14. Obtain urine samples for drug screens as ordered.
15. All other duties assigned as permitted by training, experience, working conditions and physical demands.
