Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, track, and maintain patient history; observes and appropriately records/reports changes in a client's condition including any unusual or drastic changes in patient behaviours/ symptoms; seek help from superiors when needed.


• Take vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.


• Prepares and administers medication to Program clients, maintaining essential medication.


• Follow State and Federal mandated standards, procedures, and regulations including inventory records and logs.


• Complete medical and withdrawal assessments.


• Provides physical addictions-related consultations to clients on an as-needed basis.


• Take instructions from and report updates to registered nurse.


• Initiates and maintains inter program arrangements consistent with the Program Protocol

pertaining to the continuity of client care and treatment.

• Coordinates medical treatment by providing medical information, on behalf of the clients, to other services, i.e., hospitals, inpatient facilities, etc.


• Participates in professional development activities to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and skills relevant to nursing practice in a drug rehabilitation program.


• Communicate patient/ client needs to the medical director and or nurse manager as appropriate.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.


• ls the After-Hours Emergency Contact when delegated by a supervisor and/or superior. Include 24/7 monitoring of After-Hours Emergency Telephone.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates of Arts (AA) degree required for LPN. BS preferred.


• Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education.


• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong computer skills required; experience with EMR system a plus.


• Must pass a State of Maryland background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Valid Maryland LPN required, BLS certified, required.


• Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony.


• Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service.


• Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and management.