Lehigh County Center for Recovery is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ABOUT US: Lehigh County Center for Recovery offers residential treatment services for adults,18 and older, who are struggling with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. Adults who have been having difficulty ending their substance use prior to entering treatment may complete an on-site, medically monitored detoxification program before transitioning to residential care. We encourage our clients to work in active collaboration with the members of their treatment team, with the goal of empowering them to take ownership of their recovery.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE

Full Time

Night shift: 7p-7a

Every Other Weekend Rotation Required

Lehigh County Center for Recovery Benefits:

• $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE OPPORTUNITIES
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the LPN is responsible for assisting the Physician in providing patient care in a supportive and therapeutic environment.  The Licensed Practical Nurse coordinates with the Physician, Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing cooperates with other departments as required to provide for total patient care.

• Obtains a complete initial assessment including medical, psychiatric and chemical dependency history.
• Assesses and evaluates medical and psychiatric problems and reports to the Registered Nurse and Physician to initiate interventions.
• Confers with other departments regarding patient care on an as needed basis.
• Accurately follows through on physician orders, administering medications and treatments and scheduling outside consultations. 
• Assists in the formulation of ITP and MTP, including assessments, writing care plans, updates of care plans, and discharge planning.
• Assists in the identification of medical, emotional and environmental needs of the patient.
• Assists in nutritional screening, interventions with dietician, physician and dietary department to ensure that the patient’s dietary needs are met.
• Assists in searching patients and their belongings, confiscating all contraband and inappropriate items.
• Responsible for accurate documentation on patient charts.
• Accurately documents unusual events of patients, staff and visitors by utilizing Incident Reports.
• Completes diagnostics such as PFTs, PPDs and the collection of urine, sputum and other specimens.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.

· Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.

· Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.

· Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.

· Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

· Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.

· Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.

· Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.

· Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.

· Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

· One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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