Licensed Practical Nurse for Freedom Detox Overnight

Company: Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Freedom Detox is looking for an Overnight LPN to join our team!While intensive inpatient care and medical monitoring is crucial to helping you work through withdrawals and get clean in a safe environment, you also need emotional support to help you move forward to the next chapter in your life. At Freedom Detox, our team strives to make a positive change for our clients - both internally and externally.Our perfect candidate... has excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a team environment. They have the ability to problem solve independently and within a team! The ability to maintain professionalism and not show favoritism is a must. This candidate will handle a crisis situation and react in a calm and ethical manner. Lastly, our perfect candidate has a positive attitude!Responsibilities Include* Properly instructs and guides chemical dependency technicians in client care responsibilities and assignments.* Carrying out unit specific policies and procedures* Positive team member and offers constructive feedback and direction to students/interns on the unit.* Conveys accurate information in supportive and courteous manner to unit nursing and tech staff.* Seeks out supervision and direction from physician* Completion of nursing assessments-under the direction of the RN, transfers, discharges, treatment plans, progress notes, medication reconciliation,* Medication administration, vitals, knowledge of detox protocols, assisting medical doctor as needed* Report any unusual occurrences to nurse supervisor/program director promptly* Ensure room assignments are appropriate to clients' needs* Attend and actively participate in departmental staff meetings.* Maintain medical equipment in proper working order* Maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries.* Other duties as assigned.* Effectively meet the needs of the client, positive relationships with internal and external customers and contributing to the success of the corporation.Requirements* Current LPN license in state of practice.* Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques. * Awareness and understanding of regulating bodies (CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP).* Strong background in D&A and Co-occurring Disorders preferred* Knowledge of HIPAA laws, Confidentiality, state licensing regulations* CPR, AED and First Aid, other trainings as required.Benefits401K with company matchPaid Days offLife, Vision, Dental, Health insurance.Competitive PayAnd More!

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