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Licensed Practical Nurse-Addiction Recovery

AMS Healthcare Staffing
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Licensed Practical Nurse

Permanant positions available

2.Primary Care

This position M-F, No weekend, no Holiday, no on-call

  • Normal office hours
  • Hourly rate is based on Licensure and experience

EXPERIENCE

  • Psychiatric, Addiction, DD or related nursing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of nursing treatment and related issues, including mental and physical characteristics of applicable population, human behavior, and community resources.
  • Demonstrated competence in a range of nursing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership qualities and supervisory skills.
  • Ability to manage a caseload with varying levels of client disability and need.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

    EDUCATION

  • Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
  • License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Position has no unusual physical demands.
  • Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
  • Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

    ADDICTIONS / SUBSTANCE ABUSE

  • Knowledge about substance use disorder behaviors and treatment protocols
  • Understanding and utilizing 12 step recovery in MAT
  • Knowledge of signs / symptoms of psychoactive substance toxicity intoxication and withdrawal symptoms
  • Competencies

    Performance Indicator

    Accountability

    Holds self-accountable to meet assigned goals in a timely manner; self-determination and self-direction; exceeds expectations

    Customer Service

    Effective in supporting and handling internal and external customers’ needs

    Cultural Competence

    Respects cultural, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation and disability differences; understands impact of own differences on others

    Ethical Principles

    Demonstrates ethical behavior in all aspects of work

    Quality Improvement

    Effectively express and implement new work solutions; accepts change that takes organization in positive direction

    Consultation / Supervision

    Incorporates consultation / supervision in day-to-day responsibilities; coaches peers, leaders, and / or subordinates

    Professional Demeanor

    Good interpersonal skills; responsive to internal and external customer needs

    Information Technology

    Applies technology skills and knowledge to fulfill job responsibilities; ensures confidentiality, security, and integrity of all data

    Interpersonal Communication

    Appropriately impart verbal and written communications that are concise, clear, informative; conduct timely follow ups

    Job Knowledge

    Possess and demonstrates both specific and general knowledge and skills needed to perform job

    Teamwork

    Effective team member; deals tactfully and sensitively with teammates’ feelings and ideas

    Procedural Compliance

    Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

    Regulatory Compliance

    Has knowledge of and adheres to regulations applicable to job (e.g., Joint Commission, AODE, Health & Safety, etc.) and professional licensure regulations that govern profession.

    Trauma Informed Culture

    Realizes overall prevalence of trauma understands how trauma affects / can affect staff and persons served; practices trauma informed behavior and communication; engages in healing, hopeful, and honest relationships; completes TIC trainings.

    About AMS :

    AMS is dedicated to helping find the perfect fit for your schedule and personal goals. Because AMS has been in the Kentuckiana area for over 40 years, we have direct partnerships with many providers, including… long-term care facilities, behavioral healthcare facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, adult day care centers, in-home care, and more. This wide variety of locations and facilities gives you more opportunities to find the perfect fit.

    AMS is an equal-opportunity employer.

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