Full-time LPN
St Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers
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Job overview
St Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers is hiring a Full-time LPN. Provides medical and nursing services to clients at an inpatient facility, assisting clinical staff with monitoring residents, ensuring safety, and complying with center regulations while delivering comprehensive nursing assessments and education.
Key focus areas include Provide nursing/medical services to clients, Respond to medical emergencies and facilitate transfers to hospital, and Maintain responsibility for medical/nursing keys during shift.
Important skills include Medical And Nursing Services, Monitoring Residents, Facility Safety, Compliance With SJRC Rules And Regulations, Current Medical/Nursing Skills, and Knowledge Of Modern Principles And Practices Of Alcohol And Chemical Dependency Programs And Treatment Services.
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St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
Location: Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY
Position: Full-time RN or LPN
Shift/schedule: Thursday-Sunday, 9:00pm-7:00am OR Thursday-Monday, 11:00pm-7:00pm
Pay Range: $24.70/hour to $28.70/hour
Position Summary: Provides medical and nursing services to clients. Assists clinical staff in monitoring residents and facility for safety and compliance with SJRC rules and regulations.
Education and Training: N.Y.S. Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certified or Registered Nurse.
Experience and Knowledge: Knowledge of current medical/nursing skills consistent with the requirements of the NYS Education Department relevant to Licensed Practical or Registered Nursing. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency programs and treatment services.
Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands required.
Essential Duties:
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Provides nursing/medical services to clients.
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Responds to medical emergencies including facilitation of transfer to hospital via rescue squad or SJRC van.
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Responsible for medical/nursing keys during shift.
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Adheres to Pharmacy Services Policy in its entirety, inclusive of controlled substance policy, procedures, and monitor.
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Documents medical information through clinical logbook and email system.
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Conducts and interprets comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status exam.
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Reports and records any medical/nursing issues to senior medical staff to allow for accurate progress notes and revisions to the treatment plan.
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Assists with the provision of education, risk education, counseling, and referral services to all patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
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Assists with the education of residents and staff regarding psycho-tropic medications, potential side effects and related medical concerns.
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Actively participates in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
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Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by the Senior Nurse.
Department
Medical
Employment Type
Full-time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$24.70/hour to $28.70/hour
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