What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - Opioid Treatment Program position at Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County?
Division : Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division : SEMHC
Req ID : 22727
Schedule : PRN / Per Diem
Shift : Days
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN, is responsible for all patient care assigned and complies with established standards of practice with the support of registered nurses at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's Opioid Treatment Program, conveniently located near the Twin Aire neighborhood re-development project and the City of Indianapolis's new Criminal Justice Campus. This position administers prescribed treatments and / or medications in accordance Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's policies and procedures and is an integral part of the Opioid Treatment Program's multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission : Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values
- In collaboration with an RN, performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned patient care
- Responsible for all patient care assigned, and standards of practice with the support of the RN
- Participated with assistance in health care team approach for clients; assists in performing client examinations, treatments and specialized procedures as defined by area specific guidelines
- Administers prescribed treatments and / or medications after demonstration of clinical competency and in accordance hospital / center / nursing policy and procedure
- Performs independently advanced skills within area guidelines and after education and demonstration of clinical competency
- Maintains medication accountability records, stock records and client-physician schedule
- Performs intake process of medical history gathering, lab work scheduling, withdrawal symptoms documentation and client orientation to clinical procedures
- Participates in team meetings including input of information that can be helpful to the counselors in client-care and clinical management
- Effective communication skills required; considerable standing / walking / lifting / stooping may be required
- Alters activities / behaviors to reflect / ensure adequate care appropriate to age of patient served as identified in area-specific procedures or job specific competencies
- Evaluates clients to determine whether a different level of medical care is needed
Job Requirements
Current Indiana license as Licensed Practical Nurse
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
