Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $28-$32
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, track, and maintain patient history; observes and appropriately records/reports changes in a client's condition including any unusual or drastic changes in patient behaviours/ symptoms; seek help from superiors when needed.
- Take vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
- Prepares and administers medication to Program clients, maintaining essential medication.
- Follow State and Federal mandated standards, procedures, and regulations including inventory records and logs.
- Complete medical and withdrawal assessments.
- Provides physical addictions-related consultations to clients on an as-needed basis.
- Take instructions from and report updates to registered nurse.
- Initiates and maintains inter program arrangements consistent with the Program Protocol
pertaining to the continuity of client care and treatment.
- Coordinates medical treatment by providing medical information, on behalf of the clients, to other services, i.e., hospitals, inpatient facilities, etc.
- Participates in professional development activities to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and skills relevant to nursing practice in a drug rehabilitation program.
- Communicate patient/ client needs to the medical director and or nurse manager as appropriate.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- ls the After-Hours Emergency Contact when delegated by a supervisor and/or superior. Include 24/7 monitoring of After-Hours Emergency Telephone.
Minimum Requirements
- Associates of Arts (AA) degree required for LPN. BS preferred.
- Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education.
- Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills required; experience with EMR system a plus.
- Must pass a State of Maryland background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- Valid Maryland LPN required, BLS certified, required.
- Ability to support the agencys mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony.
- Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and management.