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POSITION SUMMARY
Only 9 bed facility, low caseload. LPNs are responsible for the shift-by-shift supervision of the client milieu and attending to client's essential needs while on detoxification and residential protocols. LPNs are the core of our company with unparalleled access to clients requiring the greatest representation of our professionalism, values, and culture. The LPNs works under direction of the Medical Director and Program Director to oversee medical elements of the program, direct patient care, and implement treatment programming under philosophy of the company.
Job Schedule (first hired, first to choose)
Overnight and Weekend shifts paid at shift differential rate (TBD):
1. Mon & Tues: 7am-3:30pm; Wed & Thurs: 7am-7pm
2. Mon & Tues: 11pm-7:30am; Wed & Thurs: 7pm-7am
3. Mon & Tues: 3pm-11:30pm; Sunday: 7am-7pm
4. Fri - Sun: 7pm-7am
5. Fri & Sat: 7am-7pm
Essential Functions:
Conducting admissions of clients including medical orientation, assessments, urine screen, medication management, protocols and recurring assessments, secure search/storage of personal property.
Maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations, ADA, DHCS, and Joint Commission policies and procedures.
Communicating with physician, entering physician orders, and following physician orders in overseeing client medication management.
Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems client management software.
Documenting client daily progress.
Facility walk-throughs and maintaining control of care environment establishing a consistent presence and awareness of client behavior.
Enforcing policies and procedures
Maintaining cleanliness of IMS room and medication office.
Observing universal precautions and environment of care protocols and procedures
Close observation and monitoring of clients symptoms, medication adverse reactions, and health status
Collaborates with Program Director to schedule offsite testing and ancillary medical appointments
Assist with training and supervising medical components of Detox Specialist staff job duties.
Monitors medical care for all clients and provides guidance to Detox Specialist Staff via phone calls as needed and through daily interactions.
Attends and/or facilitates staff in-service and other meetings when appropriate.
Ensures proper documentation in regards to vitals, CIWA/COWs, fluid/ food intake, detox treatment planning, daily medical progress notes and medication compliance.
Communicating thoroughly and accurately verbally and via shift notes to ensure continuity of high quality of care.
Crisis Intervention.
Conducting client discharge, returning client personal items, logging and following destruction of medication procedures,
Other duties as assigned by Program Director
On Call for questions from staff regarding medications and medication orders
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Ability to multi-task, delegate tasks, manage client care, maintain facility standards.
Desire to assist those with chemical dependency in their recovery.
Education:
Minimum High School Graduate or GED.
2 years college preferred with emphasis in Human Services.
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Desired.
Experience:
1-2 years experience in the field of recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.
Robust knowledge of detox medications and protocols
Computer Skills:
Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
Proficiency in KIPU Systems or other Medical Record Software.
Certificates & Licenses:
LPN license
Valid Driverâs License
CPR/First AID
Other Requirements:
Negative TB test results within past year
Medical Clearance to work within past year
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time