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LPN - New Directions

LPN - New Directions

Ozark CenterJoplin, Missouri, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description Summary : Minimum starting salary $22.20 / hour

The Substance Use Nurse is a nursing care provider who is responsible for the delivery of support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction / substance use and mental health) issues. They are primarily responsible for facilitating the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery and is trained and / or experienced in working with severe mental illness and / or substance abusing diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide support services. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction / substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, use, or trauma as a result of the care received. They report to the New Directions Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Director.

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Hold a current Nursing diploma and is licensed by the State of Missouri.

Responsibilities

  • The Substance Use Nurse meets the total nursing needs of unit clients as determined by the Nursing Supervisor in consultation with or as ordered by the team of psychiatrist physicians.
  • Reports same to the Nursing Supervisor.
  • The Substance Use Nurse performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nursing Supervisor.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Normal inpatient unit environment.
  • Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
  • Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.
  • TB test upon hire.
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