LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Position Available In Floyd, Georgia

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

NRG MGMT LLC 4300

Martha Berry Hwy NE, Rome, GA 30165 Southeast Detox is seeking Part time Night Shift LPNs for a Residential Detox Facility in Rome, GA.

HIRING ASAP!

Preferred but not required experience in the Behavioral Health field including Addiction/Substance Abuse/Mental Health experience. www.southeastdetoxga.com, www.southeastaddiction.com

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION 1.

Completes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient’s admission to the program 1. Admission Note 2. Nursing Assessment 3. Pre-Screen Testing 4. HRS Consent Form 5. Patient Health Examination 6. Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit) 2. Transcribes Physician’s Orders and Implement all Medical Protocols as ordered 3. Administers medications and monitor detoxification process 4. Confers with and assist the Medical Director. 5. Makes appropriate referrals using referral forms 6. Attends and participate in all “in-service” functions 7. Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals 8. Provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards 9. Maintains the Confidential nature of all patients and facility activities 10. Maintains required Training & Continuing Education 11. Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct 12. Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required 13. Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary 14. Under the supervision of the Medical Director assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care 15. Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications 16. Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems 17. Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning. 18. Accommodate utilization review needs when additional information is necessary to provide further authorization to insurance carriers, this may be accomplished by scheduling clients to be evaluated by the Physician’s Assistant or Medical Director simply by communicating directly with a care manager. 19. Scheduling routine laboratory examinations or those ordered by the Medical Director. 20. Takes verbal orders from the Medical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally. 21. Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director. 22. Participate in regular meetings with Clinical Director to discuss specific patient problems. 23. Facilitate Medical Groups as directed by Medical Director. 24. Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings. 25. Encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment to prevent waste. 26. Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility 27. Keeps and shares records and equipment 28. Interacts with clients with compassion and respect 29. Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc. 30.

Has good work habits:

get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work 31. Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff 32. Performs additional duties, as deemed necessary by supervisor 33. Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies 34. Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member 35. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting 36. Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress 37. Accepts and utilizes supervision 38. Addresses problems noted by supervisor 39. Performs other assignments as requested by supervisor 40. Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility 41. Completes all tasks with concern for work quality

SCHEDULE

: Full Time Day shift 12 hours.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Work Location:

In person

Work Location:

In person