Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

Job description

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Help provide and maintain therapeutic medium for patients.
• Actively participates in treatment team and staff meetings.
• Provides competent nursing care of all patients within the boundaries of licensure.
• Complete admission process including nursing assessment upon admission.
• Monitors for signs and symptoms of withdrawal by completing CINA scale, monitoring vital signs and mental status.
• Assess physical complaints and problems making any necessary referrals to Medical Director and / or Emergency Room.
• Dispense medications as ordered to patients in detox and assess for untoward effects and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
• Be familiar with actions, side effects and dosage of all prescribed medication.
• Supervise self-administration of medications.
• Maintain accurate records of Scheduled Drugs.
• Demonstrate good nursing judgement in dispensing ordered prescribed and over-the-counter medication.
• Perform veni-punctures using acceptable technique with proper preparation of sample as indicated by test ordered.
• Obtain urine samples for drug screens as ordered.
• Ability to perform in-house drug screens using the ADX
• Collect and prepare samples as ordered for cultures and sensitivity.
• Assist Medical Doctor with physical examinations.
• Develops, implements and maintains current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
• Inventory supplies emergency box, first aid kit and medications and notify nursing coordinator / manager of needs.
• Accurate implementation of physician orders.
• Patient teachings as indicated by special needs, demonstrated lack of knowledge and assessments.
• Thorough and accurate documentation of patient care, procedures, complications and progress in medical record using the problem oriented record system.
• Orient patients to program and phases of treatment.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and in-services as requested within the scope of knowledge and training.
• All duties and responsibilities as assigned within the boundaries of licensure, knowledge, training, working conditions and physical demands.

Skills : Breath Testing, UDS collecting, Venapuncture,