What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN / RN Full Time Staff Nurse position at Addiction Recovery?
Can you provide unconditional kindness to individuals in recovery? Hope House Treatment Centers is looking for LPNs and RNs for full time positions. Addictions experience not required, but is a big plus.
Shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours!
JOB SUMMARY : Registered
Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses apply nursing principles and processes within a biopsychosocial
conceptual framework for identification, assessment and treatment of addicted
persons at all levels of care, including Detoxification, Intermediate and
Extended care. Nurses are responsible
for carrying out physical and mental health services protocols for patients
following the policies and procedures of Hope House. Staff nurses serve as members of the
multidisciplinary treatment team.
STAFF NURSE
JOB DUTIES :
- Collects initial health data through
observation, interview, history, and taking physical examination as appropriate
and review of screening notes and information from other agencies if
available. Updates initial data base as
new information presents itself. This
includes but may not be limited to :
o Alcohol and Drug History, including progression and tolerance
o Signs of acute intoxication or withdrawal from mood altering substances
o Behaviors and / or consequences associated with untreated chemical
dependency
o Acute and chronic health needs including physical, emotional and social.
o Mental status
o HIV risk
initial and ongoing assessments. Incorporates knowledge of the biological,
psychological and social effects of drugs and / or alcohol for all issues
assessed. Assessment reflects logical grouping of information and states the
human response to physical illness, thought and emotional processes including
psychiatric disorders and stressors or daily living and coping.
develop nursing diagnoses, both actual and potential. Validates and prioritizes
them with client (actual and potential). Determines which are deferred until
after discharge or require referral. Notes them on Nursing Data Base and Master
Problem List. Supports rationale for deferring and referring in a progress
note.
identified problems. Develops written care plans that are prioritized according
to need, have time frames, measurable and reachable goals. Uses language the
patient can understand as he / she uses them as a daily guide.
available to patients in planning care as well as discharge referrals
implements them as the patient condition changes.
treatment team and must be consistent with the nursing scope of practice.
Interventions include but may not be limited to :
and didactic
develop effective problem solving and coping skills that do not include
the use of mood altering drugs.
through unhealthy defenses by accurately reflecting behaviors and
consequences of alcoholism and addiction.
Step programs.
unlicensed personnel in the carrying out of patient care duties.
Minimum of weekly review required. Documents responses / outcomes. Revises care
plans and discharge recommendations as needed. Uses direct observation, patient
interaction, Kardex and clinical record as data base.
o Communicates in a timely manner and effectively through :
o orally with treatment team members
o Communicates changes in health status to the physician and PA as
appropriate.
o discharge summaries
o Maintains client confidentiality.
determining appropriateness for treatment as requested by intake.
o Receives, transcribes and carries out physician orders.
o Administers medications following approved protocols
o Documents response to medications
o Counts controlled drugs on each shift
o Practices cost effective ordering
responses procedures.
adherence to OSHA standards.
requested
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
the state of Maryland
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. While
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand and walk.
