Licensed Practical Nurse - Day and Night Shifts Available
Company: Delphi Behavioral Health Group
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Job SummaryResponsible for the nursing and technician functions
during a designated shift and for promoting a safe and therapeutic
environment for clients who are detoxifying from substance
dependency.Job Duties and Responsibilities--- Assists Clinical team
with the Admissions process;--- Administers medications, treatments
and procedures according to standard nursing practices and
applicable agency policies.--- Carries out a plan of care and
medication orders from doctors.--- Educates clients regarding
potential side effects of medications and observes for side
effects.--- Monitors clients for substance misuse related
withdrawal symptoms.--- Maintains electronic clinical records.---
Obtains vital signs, alcohol breath content; conducts blood glucose
level, TB and urinalysis testing.--- Provides crisis management
(often involving intoxicated clients).--- Serves as first point of
contact for Staff Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.---
Resolves nursing issues or escalates to Director of Nursing as
appropriate. (Charge position.)--- Positively promotes Summit
Behavioral Health to prospective clients and employees.Required
Education and Experience--- Current RN/LPN license in good standing
in active state--- At least one year experience working in
substance abuse/behavioral health.--- Experience with documentation
and data entry (EHR).--- Experience working with alcohol or
substance abuse treatment preferred.--- Minimum of one year
supervisory experience preferred.--- Demonstrated computer
proficiency.
Requirements:
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