What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Addiction's Treatment position at Lake County?
Schedule: 37.5 hours a week
- 11:pm - 7:30pm or 10:45pm - 7:15pm
- $5.00 shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium
- Provides triage and medical screening for admissions to the program, under the direction of RN and medical provider.
- Provides professional nursing care, including administering medications, according to provider’s orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies of the department.
- Recognizes and interprets symptoms of clients’ conditions, reports to appropriate personnel and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments.
- Conducting point-of-care testing.
- Monitors the collection of urine specimens according to standard precautions.
- Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, medication treatments; reports on the condition of clients; and observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety.
- Participates in staff meetings and provides input regarding the client’s physical condition.
- Is responsible for arranging clinic appointments, chest x-rays, laboratory work and other medical appointments.
- Makes arrangements for medical transfer of patients to other treatment facilities, as necessary.
- Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
- Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.
- Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
- Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
- Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.
- One year experience as an LPN required; one year experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- Illinois Licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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