Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Addictions Care Center of AlbanyTroy, NY, US28 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionMedical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Benefits Agency paid Life Insurance. Voluntary life insurance available. 403b Plan 403b Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Programs Employee Referral Bonus Program Access to ACCA Trainings Staff Appreciation Committee Payroll Raffle Anniversary program
Job Description
Job Description
Become a part of ACCA and carry out the mission statement : "Healing the Hearts of Everyone Touched by Addiction".
Primary Purpose : LPN candidates will provide stabilization, rehabilitation and reintegration substance abuse nursing services to clients in a residential setting in accordance with OASAS and Agency rules and regulations.
Responsibilities :
- Participates in screening of clients, gathering of necessary admission information / data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted clients.
- Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each client.
- Assesses for medical supervised withdrawal and stabilization services that are appropriate for clients who are intoxicated by alcohol and / or substances, who are experiencing, or who are expected to experience withdrawal symptom that require medical oversight.
- Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor.
- Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labs and document in client ECR all lab results in a timely fashion.
- Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical provider.
- Logs and verbally receives / delivers accurate information at change of shifts.
- Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, and drug properties and interactions of patients who are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal substances.
- Observe that all medications are properly taken by client and provide sufficient documentation in MAR and ECR.
- Assumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.
- Ensures confidentiality and safety / security of clients and the facility.
- Other duties as assigned by Nursing Manager.
License Requirements : Candidate must have a valid NYS LPN license, and Driver's License. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
Experience Requirements : Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years' experience.
Great Benefits!
Schedule : Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm No Mandatory Overtime
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