Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Job description

Axiom Care is a fast-paced, rapidly growing substance abuse treatment and sober living housing provider with locations in the Phoenix metro area and Apache Junction. We primarily serve low-income and justice-involved individuals who are seeking to change their life for the better. We achieve this by offering multiple levels of care along with medical services, evidence-based professional counseling, case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, and more.

Job Summary

As a member of the therapeutic care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct care for patients as they progress through the observation and medical detoxification process. The LPN will collaborate with physicians, counselors, behavioral health technicians, registered nurses, and health care professionals to coordinate, plan and deliver excellent patient care using a multidisciplinary patient-centered approach.

* * Day and overnight shifts available **

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients’ physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal from mood-altering chemicals.
• Administer medications as prescribed with the goal of ensuring that the patient detoxifies safely.
• Execute a nursing care plan formulated by a Registered Nurse in the Nursing Assessment
• Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed.
• Follows Physician orders for patient care for admissions, medication administration, treatment protocols and discharge.
• Provides quality care assurance, following state and nursing guidelines and standards and Infection Control Protocols.
• Monitors patient progress and vitals based on treatment protocols to ensure patient progress and safety and charting patient care in patient and department charts in EMR system.
• Participates in handoff report meetings at beginning and end of shift for continuity of care and effective communication.
• Responsible for accurate and timely communication of all Nursing and Medical supply needs to Nursing Lead.
• Addresses the physical effects of addiction and administers treatments to ease the symptoms so patients can concentrate on breaking their addictions.
• Plays a teaching role in addition to providing physical care. Teaches Patients about the dangers of drug abuse, including the physical and psychological effects; the damage to relationships and family life; and the impact on meeting basic needs such as holding down a job.
• Educates Patients regarding treatment options, including those they can use on either an inpatient or outpatient basis, and those they can use to stay drug-free long-term.
• Educates Patients’ family members about what to expect from the rehab process and how they can support their loved one's attempt to conquer drug addiction.
• Provides advocacy as needed to ensure patient knows and understands their rights and ensures patient informed consent.
• Understands patient care goals as voiced by the patient, making the patient a major part of his treatment and recovery.
• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Participates in peer review as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Ensure medications are always stocked by completely inventory regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and computer navigation.

Education and Experience

• Current LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Arizona.
• Current CPR certification
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI
• Detox experience 1 year (preferred)
• Psychiatric experience 1 year (preferred)