Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Cornerstone of Recovery
- Maintains patient safety at all times.
- Help provide and maintain therapeutic medium for patients.
- Actively participates in treatment team and staff meetings.
- Provides competent nursing care of all patients within the boundaries of licensure.
- Complete admission process including nursing assessment.
- Monitors for signs and symptoms of withdrawal by completing ASE scale, monitoring vital signs and mental status.
- Assess physical complaints and problems making any necessary referrals to Medical Director and/or Emergency Room.
- Dispense medications as ordered to patients in detox and assess for untoward effects and effectiveness of prescribed medications.
- Be familiar with actions, side effects and dosage of all prescribed medication
- Supervise self-administration of medications
- Maintain accurate records of Scheduled Drugs.
- Demonstrate good nursing judgement in dispensing ordered prescribed and over-the-counter medication.
- Perform veni-punctures using acceptable technique with proper preparation of sample as indicated by test ordered.
- Obtain urine samples for drug screens as ordered.
- Perform in-house drug screens using the ADX analyzer and routine maintenance procedures.
- Assist Medical Doctor with physical examinations.
- Develops, implements and maintains current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
- Inventory supplies emergency box, first aid kit and medications and notify nursing coordinator/manager of needs.
- Accurate implementation of physician orders.
- Patient teaching as indicated by special needs, demonstrated lack of knowledge and assessments.
- Thorough and accurate documentation of patient care, procedures, complications and progress in medical record using the problem oriented record system.
- Orient patients to program and phases of treatment.
- Prepare and deliver lectures and in-services as requested within the scope of knowledge and training
Qualifications
Active Nursing License and graduate of an accredited Nursing School
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