LPN (Full Time) Tues/Weds/Thurs 7a-7p

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse | Footprints to Recovery, CO Inpatient (Detox and Residential Levels of Care| Full Time Tues/Weds/Thurs 7a-7p

Footprints to Recovery’s approach to drug and alcohol treatment and medical detox is simple; we listen and make use of new methods, research and activities to assist in recovery. Every individual presents with a different story that is unique to him or her. From the first contact to individual, group, or family sessions we work with our clients to develop a personalized plan that addresses each client’s needs.

Job Duties:

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for all Nursing-related services for each patient and for linking patients to the physicians and to outside medical resources

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse is involved with medication passes and completing rounds 

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse will assist with checking the vitals of the patients 

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse will be involved with doing rounds and checking the vitals of the patients 

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse will update electronic medical records for patients 

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse will import orders into the electric medical record system 

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings when necessary to inform the clinical team about medical issues and is available for emergency medical situations

·       This position also provides all services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible to provide medical & history screens and providing routine nursing care

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse facilitates one Nursing Group with patients per week

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse will assist in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending physician

·       The Licensed Practical Nurse is also a member of the Treatment Team and provides input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan

Minimum Requirements:

·       Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of CO

·       Graduate from an accredited school

·       Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association

·       Ability to work 12 hour shifts

·       Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment

·       Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace

·       Good communication skills

·       Good computer skills which include EMR experience (Sun Wave)

·       Familiarity with patient care equipment

·       Ability to work in an environment that includes the probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick

·       Ability to work with potentially infectious specimens and patients

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Previous experience in treatment of substance use disorders/addiction medicine/ psychiatric/behavioral health

Salary : $36