Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Addiction Recovery Care•Ashland, KY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team. ARC has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky and is a leading healthcare system in addiction treatment and mental health services. The LPN position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment helping individuals overcome substance abuse addiction. ARC provides "The B.E.S.T. of ARC" (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) to its employees, fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, respect, entrepreneurship, and stewardship.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
LPN coursework completion
Valid LPN License

Nice To Haves

Substance abuse experience preferred
Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage
Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact on the individual and their family.
Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
Ability to enforce program requirements
Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and take appropriate action, when necessary.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Ability to read detailed health records
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office

Responsibilities

Take vitals
Administer medication to clients as directed
Charting for insurance purposes
Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward residents, staff and volunteers
Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner
Complete drug screening
Create a safe and healthy environment for clients
Comply with random employee drug screening
Ensure Universal Precautions of the center
Schedule all appointments with physicians and mental health providers
Log medications and maintain an accurate medication logbook
On-call for residential center
Coordinate refills and new prescriptions with the staff physician
Inventory medications weekly (medication count)
Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts
Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
Adhere to the Registered LPN with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.