Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift

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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.