About this opportunity
Apex Recovery LLC (TN) lists this Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Nights PRN opportunity in loudon, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Director or designee, and in collaboration with other team
members, provides direct and indirect patient care adhering to professional standards of care, state regulations and
accreditation standards and in compliance with Apex Recovery policy and procedure.
Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
Assesses client’s status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
Takes physician’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician’s orders. Ensures physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider’s supervision as needed; Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of client identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, clients rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.
Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.
Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational industry policies regarding confidentiality.
Communicate clearly and effectively to the person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests, and other members of the healthcare team.
Graduate from a state approved LPN/LVN program, and have current and active state licensure
Experience in social services and/or treatment addiction medicine
Advanced computer skills including Salesforce, Microsoft, Google.
Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of office administration procedures with the ability to operate standard office equipment.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.
English sufficient to provide and receive/instructions/directions.
All other projects and duties as assigned
Move throughout the residential houses and community.
Use fax, telephone, and copier.
Noise levels are consistent with a healthcare or treatment facility
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Apex Recovery will provide reasonable accommodations
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.