Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN (PRN) 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, MA 01473 $34.85
- $40.18 an hour
- PRN, Per diem Recovery Centers of America 668 reviews $34.85
- $40.18 an hour
- PRN, Per diem Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Recovery Centers of America at Westminster is currently hiring PRN/Per DiemLPN's to join their team!
Position Overview:
The Licensed Practical Nurse plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients. May assist the Registered Nurse with the nursing process with individual patients and/or groups of patients to meet their physiological, psychological, safety, and general health needs.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient. Completes initial assessment and develops the plan of care. Recognizes reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies. Accurately assesses and documents vital signs and signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain Communicates and documents client's psychosocial status. Collaborates with treatment team to include ancillary departments in order to determine appropriate treatment/discharge plan. Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Completes necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality. Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. Follows established policies and procedures for verification of narcotic counts Administers medications according to organization policy. Verifies the MAR for correct medication and administration times. Monitors behavioral changes which may be related to medication administration. Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
Education and Experience:
State Licensed Practical Nursing license required. One year of experience in a behavioral hospital is desirable, but incumbent may be a recent graduate; phlebotomy skills preferred. Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM Criteria. Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. About RCA Recovery Centers of America (RCA) was founded with the mission of saving millions of lives from the disease of addiction. RCA is growing and has 13 locations offering best-in-class, evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted addiction treatment. Our clinical expertise, modern facilities and expansive list of services are highly respected in the addiction treatment industry. RCA believes patients who are treated well get well sooner and stay well. We treat every patient with dignity, discretion, and respect.
Please note:
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Pay:
$34.85
18 per hour
Work Location:
In person