Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ramey-Estep / Re-group • Rush, KY

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides care for the ill, injured, or infirm with supervision from the Director of Medical Services. This care is provided to clients in the adult substance use disorder (SUD) residential program.

Requirements

• LPN licensed by the State of Kentucky is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications the organization or regulatory agencies use.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability.
• Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.
• Licensed Practical Nurse licensed by the State of Kentucky.
• Successful completion of Excellent Foundations.
• Maintain CPR/1st Aid training.

Nice To Haves

• Two years previous experience in recovery services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and gives medications in the dosage, route, and frequency prescribed by a physician.
• Observe, record, and report desired effects, untoward reactions, and side effects of drug therapy.
• Recognizes accepted prescribing limits and reports deviations to the prescribing individual.
• Performs other nursing acts authorized or limited by the board and consistent with the National Federation of Practical Nurses’ Standards of Practice or the Standard of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of licensed practical nurses.
• Maintains license with Continuing Education Units in accordance with State of Kentucky regulations.
• Performs daily sick calls, triage, treatment, and resulting charting.
• Provides transportation and supervision of clients to various medical appointments.
• Provides initial assessment of clients.
• Schedules medical appointments as indicated.
• Maintains medical charting and medical files as necessary.
• Monitors immunization status.
• Counseling on proper hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy prevention.
• Administers alcohol and drug screens, as indicated.
• Monitors monthly weights.
• Obtains reports of laboratory, X-rays, and diagnostic studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Meals are provided for staff when on campus.
• 401(k) program with immediate vesting with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%
• paid leave
• health/dental/vision
• other competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree