Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse

NAME: _________________________________ DATE OF HIRE: ____________________

POSITION:

Nurse (LPN)

SUPERVISED BY:

Nursing Supervisor

INTERRELATIONSHIPS:

Maintains open communication lines with facility tech staff, Clinical team, Medical Director, referring providers, pharmacy, clients, and families. Liaison with community agencies, vendors, funding sources, and outside medical providers.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Nurse is responsible for all Nursing related services for each Client and for linking Clients to the physician(s), other medical staff on-site, and to outside medical resources. They communicate when necessary to inform the clinical team about medical issues and are available for emergency medical situations. The Nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and Medical Director. The Nurse is responsible to provide medical & history screens, providing routine nursing care and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the Client in coordination with Medical Director. They are also a member of the Treatment Team and provide input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan.

** RETENTION BONUSES, REFERRAL BONUSES, RAISE WITHIN 6 MONTHS**

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION:

A minimum of a graduation from an accredited post-secondary LPN program.

2. EXPERIENCE:

Experience not required. Experience of 1 year in the Substance Use Disorder or other Behavioral Health setting, preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERFICATION:

Licensed to practice nursing in Pennsylvania; maintaining current licensure per state requirements as a Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN). Maintains current CPR, First Aid, AED Certification.

4. SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Demonstrates proficiency in communication, observation & written skills.

- Knowledge of State & Federal statutes regarding client confidentiality laws.

- Knowledge of drug-free workplace policies.

- Knowledge of workplace violence.

- Knowledge of corporate integrity & ethics

- Knowledge of substance use disorders and other behavioral health conditions.

- Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.

- Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.

- Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.

- Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:

• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
• Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:
• Confidentiality
• Client Rights
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Discrimination
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY:

Adult

6. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiar with community resources

7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:

Type of position:

Full-time

Part-time

Contractor

Intern

Hours________ / week

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT: 359 Easton Turnpike Lake Ariel, PA 18436

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors.

Potential exposure to violent situations.

Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

stethoscope

Blood Glucose Monitor

BP Monitor

Otoscope

Pulse Oxemeter

Computer/EHR

3. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Tasks

0-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Reading

X

Driving

X

LIFTING/LOWERING

Light (1-20 lbs)

X

Medium (21-50 lbs)

X

Heavy (51+ lbs)

X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Psychological

High

Medium

Low

Mental Stress

X

Work with Others

X

4. JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS/BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS RISK:

Routine tasks involve

High Risk for Exposure

Medium Risk for Exposure

Low Risk for Exposure

Risk include exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations may arise in which the employee might encounter potential exposure to any of the above).

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

None except in case of Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:

Aggressive Clients, Overdose of Clients

7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

High

Medium

Low

None

8. SECURITY CLEARANCE (EMR)

High / Full

Medium

Low

None

OTHER AREAS

1. SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

2. PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS:

Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principle functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

CERTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING

I hereby certify that I have reviewed a complete copy of my position description and workplace environment and understand my duties, responsibilities and workplace environment as described in the job description. I agree to perform the duties herein.

_________________________________________ _________________________

Staff Member Signature Date

____________________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor Signature Title Date

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Available to work rotating weekends:

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person