LPN - Night Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The LPN is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of persons served/clients as they go through the rehabilitation process.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Nursing Assessments and monitoring of clients
• Member of the Treatment Team.
• Handles the medication management; trains staff on medication dispensing.
• Ensures Universal Precautions of the center.
• Facilitates Health Education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions.
• Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow the prescribed course of treatment.
• Determines and implements specific protocol as designated by the Doctor.
• The Nurse is expected to protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with OVP Health privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a health care provider.
• Maintain a respectful relationship with clients.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike.
• Bring policy/personnel issues to supervision as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Associates or Bachelor's Degree from approved Nursing school.
• Active license as a LPN in the State of Ohio
• 2 or more years of experience as a LPN preferred
• Substance abuse experience preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
• Have the ability to communicate with other staff and assist in ensuring the safety of the client.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which is related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.
• Attention to detail and organization a must.
• Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position. Hours are scheduled to accommodate a 24/7 facility. Hours include some holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a inpatient facility environment.