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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Marion Lifestyle Recovery @ ACH (6PM-6AM)
Are you a compassionate and dedicated LPN looking to make a real difference in the lives of those in need? Our ASAM 3.1/3.5 residential drug treatment center is seeking a skilled and caring LPN to join our team in providing essential care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery.
Hours Needed:
- Full-time, 6pm-6am, every other weekend
- Part-Time/PRN (nights) available
Why Work With Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Help individuals rebuild their lives and regain their health.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a team of professionals who are passionate about addiction recovery.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in fostering the development of our staff and offer opportunities for advancement.
- Minimal physical requirements, oversight of a fully ambulatory population
- Lodging available onsite if desired
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide medical education to Residents by reenforcing effective participation in their own medication management and overall healthy living factor.
- Provide education and nursing care to Residents within the ASAM 3.1 context.
- Assist in reviewing of medical appropriateness upon admissions.
- Monitor medical needs with the Residents through an initial meeting upon intake reviewing initial and post medical-related SIR.
- Provide assistance with primary care and related appointments. Work to equip Residents with the skills to continue effective medication management post-graduation and/or discharge.
- Respond to medical emergencies and other potential crisis situations (verbal or physical) by utilizing agency approved methods, i.e., CPR, Infection Control, Therapeutic Options, and other approved program procedures.
- Notify Residents and document if they are low on medication and help coordinate refills on an individualize basis.
- Monitor Resident compliance with physician’s orders and evaluations coordinating such compliance with Clinical staff and primary prescriber.
- Weekly monitoring Residents with diabetic and acute medical conditions.
- Coordinate with medical partners, ensuring correspondence is made for auditing and assurance purposes, when retrieving doctor’s orders and medication refills.
Medication Administration Responsibilities include:
- Train, retrain, and develop new staff in Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid/AED as needed.
- Provide retraining and regular competency review for all staff participating in medication administration and management.
- In coordination with other licensed Nurses, receive and interpret external physician’s orders. Documenting physician’s orders of medication to Residents, and transfer information to MAR system.
Qualifications:
- Current LPN license in good standing.
- Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to patient care.