Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor and/or Program Director, provides support to patients and documentation of self-medication. This position is Per Diem, and schedules vary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. On Site daily Support residents in the (self) administration of medication Documentation of (self) administration of medication Performs TB and Drug screenings on all patients within 72 hours of admissions ... more details
Nurse - LPN
Job Details
Job Location
Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
Associates Degree
Salary Range
$23.51 - $34.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Floater
Job Category
Health Care
Description
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor and/or Program Director, provides support to patients and documentation of self-medication. This position is Per Diem, and schedules vary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
On Site daily
Support residents in the (self) administration of medication
Documentation of (self) administration of medication
Performs TB and Drug screenings on all patients within 72 hours of admissions
Performs routine urine drug screens as directed by the treatment/recovery plan
Monitors and records vital signs
Provides triage and provides medical services accordingly
For patients with health care needs, schedules, and coordinates all medical appointments, and provides periodic follow-up
Reviews and transcribes medication orders and monitors medication records for compliance.
Observes and records response to treatment/medication and notifies the Medical Director, the RN Supervisor, and the Program Director of any such instances
Monitors ongoing/chronic medical problems
Handles minor needs of patients including attending to minor injuries, administering routine medications
Maintains all medical records
Performs QA activities
EKG
Performs accurate and complete audits of medication transported, received, administered, stored, or disposed, as trained, and assigned, in accordance with Phoenix House medication policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES (KSA’s)
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Time Management
Empathy
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Graduate from an accredited nursing program
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current NYS license
Current certification in CPR, Child Abuse, and Infection Control
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least three years related experience
Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing nursing care for chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
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