Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Position Summary:

Promotes and restores clients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and treatment team members; providing physical and psychological support to clients.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:

• Administers medication to clients as per MARS; update and document inventory and notation on clients notes as applicable. Discharge medication on a monthly basis, and sign report with witness. 
• Administer and read purified protein derivative (PPD) skin tests as ordered by the physician or practitioner and notify the of the results to physician or staff member. PPD skin test is completed on all clients and staff members. 
• Conducts drug test, pregnancy test, and blood work, if applicable.
• Interview patients to obtain medical history and medication use and measure their vital signs, which include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), pulse, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and blood glucose, if applicable, etc.
• Data entry of intake notes, Sick Call, nurse’s notes, vital signs into patients’ electronic health record (EHR).
• Document daily vitals twice a day and monthly weight checks. 
• Maintain the sanitation of the consultation room and medical instruments using Agency approved germicidal cleaning supplies.
• Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with Agency policies and procedures.
• Identifies client care requirements by establishing personal rapport. Understands the care needs of the clients.
• Resolves client problems and needs by utilizing Sick Call procedures daily.
• Receive medication from pharmacy and enter in EHR system per client in residential program. 
• Administrate outpatient client medication, as needed. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents client care services by charting in client and department records on a daily basis.
• Maintains client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Standards. 
• Maintains nursing supply inventory by checking and documenting monthly stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among treatment team members by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods, attend Morning Meetings and Treatment team meetings. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the registered nurse and Clinical Director.
• All the above duties will be supervised by the registered nurse and co-signed by the Clinical Director. 

Requirements

Qualifications: Clinical Skills, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance. To successfully perform in this position, the employee must be able to execute each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/

or Experience: Degree in Nursing or Graduate from an accredited School. Practical Nurse License is required.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply reasoning ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.