Description:POSITION TITLE: LPNPOSITION REPORTS TO: Nurse ManagerSign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides nursing care to ensureclient receives optimum, quality, cost effective care.POSITION DESCRIPTION:--- Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, respect, and dignity in all communication/interaction with clients, their families, and colleagues.--- Facilitates the orderly performance of the agency's functions by observing policies and standards of conduct.--- Assist clients to ensure the prescribed plan of care is followed.--- Administer medication in conformance with policy and procedures.--- Observe each client for possible signs of intoxication prior to dispensing.--- Observe each client for possible medication side effects and notifies NM/designee immediately.--- Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed.--- Document and maintain client medical records adhering to institutional and regulatory agency mandates.--- Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive to or restorative care under the direction of the registered professional nurse.--- Performs duties and tasks within their scope of practice--- Role model for staff and clients--- All other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.--- Maintain good working relationships with all employees.Participate in Job Training and Education Programs, Meetings and Committees.--- Attend mandatory in-service annually.--- Participate in various committees and meetings as requested.--- Attend seminars to further professional development.JOB COMPETENCY:Current NYS LPN LicenseCurrent NYS Infection Control CertificateMinimum one year experience as an LPN, preferably in a substance abuse treatment programExcellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.Ability to speak, read and write the English language.Proficiency with computers.JOB REQUIREMENTS/SETTING:--- Must possess sight and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.PM20Requirements:PI14b28b7a15e9-25660-30571196
