What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Temp to Hire - LPN - 10:00am - 6:00pm position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson?
Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!
Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.
Full Time Temp to Hire LPN -
Schedule per week: 10am - 6pm (Every other weekend required)
Location: Paterson, NJ
Job Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assists the Registered Nurse.
- Telephone/Walk-in screenings
- Dispensing medications to Detox clients and residential clients as per doctor’s order.
- Recording Doctor’s written orders on the medication sheet.
- Ordering prescribed medication from the pharmacy.
- Answering and monitoring calls, in house and outside calls properly.
- Reports all problems as well as concerns to the RN on duty.
- Count controlled dangerous substances and record.
- Maintain par levels on all stock medications.
- Maintain syringe count on a per Straight and Narrow policy and procedure
- Maintaining documentation in nurse’s notes.
- Attending all scheduled nurse’s meetings and in-services.
- Interview clients upon admission, obtaining information on medical history and substance abuse history for RN assessment notes.
- Maintains a safe environment for all clients and is familiar with disaster and fire drills
- Follow up with medical slip issues
- Participates in discharge planning in conjunction with RN and the counselor.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing; Medical/Surgical experience; Current license as an LPN in the state of NJ. Knowledge of transcribing doctor’s orders is essential. Good interpersonal skills are essential.
Benefits:
For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program
