Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN)
Company: First City Recovery Centers LLC
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: September 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:First City Recovery Center is in need of a reliable
LPN/RN to care for individuals suffering from alcohol abuse and/or
substance abuse and mental health in a professional and considerate
manner. The Nurse is responsible for delivering client-centered
care. You will work under the supervision of the Medical Director,
Charge Nurse, and Program Director. Therefore, LPN/RN professionals
must be flexible, team players, qualified, compassionate, and
efficient. The LPN/RN works with a Behavioral Health Technician
(BHT) and a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) who will assist the
LPN/RN with client care.The ideal candidate must have experience
providing diverse primary care to those who need it while remaining
confident and calm.SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO
POSITIONCompletes the following documentation within 24 hours of
the patient's admission to the program:1. Admission Note2. Nursing
Assessment3. Pre-Screen Testing4. HRS Consent Form5. Patient Health
Examination6. Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit).Under
the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse is
responsible for, however not limited to:Ensures patient
confidentiality in compliance with 42CFR, PartExhibit therapeutic
rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries,
respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and
maintaining rational detachmentMaintains up-to-date training in
CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire
Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational
policies.Communicates effectively with other staff members and
demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.Demonstrates
flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing
situations in the work setting.Notify physicians of significant
changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical
emergency, change in medical status regarding response to
medications, and related challengesAssisting/Reporting to medical
providers;Conducting required testing; lab draws;Administers
medications as ordered/prescribed by the medical providerFollows
all medical provider ordersMonitors behavioral patterns, medical
symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other
symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental
health concernsObtains vital signs (CIWA/COWS assessments), blood
specimens, and urine samplesProcesses point of care urine drug
screens per company policyPrepares take-home medicationMonitors
medication administration closely to prevent diversion.Communicate
with Clinical staff on client progressMaintains accurate client
recordsDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication
administration on required documentsOrders necessary
medicationsMaintains accurate medication inventory recordsAdheres
to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body
regulationsMaintaining medication inventory and audit records and
providing support to the overall operations of the clinic.TB test
Administrations and Readings
CertifiedRequirements:REQUIREMENTS:Licensed to practice nursing in
the appropriate state maintains current licensure per state
requirements.Maintains current CPR.Detoxification experience
preferred.Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse
convictions.Required to have a current TB immunization and/or
verification incumbent is a rector.EDUCATION:A minimum of a
Graduated from a community college with a Practical Nursing Degree
or RN degree.EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 1 years experience in a
chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detox unit
and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting
preferred.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $30.00 - $36.00 per
hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife
insurancePaid time offVision insurancePhysical setting:Acute
careJCAHO accredited facilityPIb636d9a54c0f-25660-31080197
Keywords: First City Recovery Centers LLC, Kokomo , Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN), Healthcare , Kokomo, Indiana
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