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Scottsdale Recovery Center
DAY SHIFT - LPN for Detox Substance Abuse Center
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$60,326 / year median in Arizona
+19% projected growth
Job Description
DAY SHIFT - LPN
for Detox Substance Abuse Center Scottsdale Recovery Center - 3.9 Paradise Valley, AZ Job Details Part-time $33 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Teamwork BLS Certification Substance abuse treatment center experience English Driver's License First Aid Certification Substance abuse LPN Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description Hiring for a parttime LPN (Saturdays only 7am-7pm) The LPN is a licensed nurse who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for clients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Medical clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members and under the supervision of a RN or physician.Position Overview:
We are a 9 bed inpatient Detox facility. The position entails working closely with our clients and staff to ensure the general well-being of our clients while completing their inpatient detoxification process.Job Duties:
- Emphasize preventative care and disease management.
- Collaborate with physicians and registered nurse to establish patient plan of care.
- Furnishes services, treatment and procedures as assigned per the plan of care.
- Order, administer medications as prescribed via physician.
- Monitor response to existing treatment plans.
- Complete documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
- Serve as a consultant to staff in reference to physical health questions or concerns that arise.
- Complete intake health screenings and pain assessments as directed.
- Provide follow-up reports on Urinalysis Screening for their client medical records.
- Respond to all duties in a clinically appropriate and timely manner.
- Read patients' vital signs and add them to the EMR.
- Assist in management of client medications.
Minimum Qualification:
- Graduate of an LPN program
- Active LPN certification/ License needs to be current with no limitations or restrictions.
- Minimum of 1-year substance abuse addiction treatment, 2 years' experience in the role preferred
- MVR clearance
- Fingerprint clearance card
- CPR/First Aid
- Drivers license
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment such as a computer, copier and fax machine.