Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Addictions Care Center of Albany•Town of Queensbury, NY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves participating in the screening of clients' medical needs, gathering admission information, and observing clients' physical, mental, and emotional status. The LPN will work cooperatively with staff to meet client treatment needs, provide health-related group counseling, and ensure proper medication administration and documentation. Responsibilities also include taking vital signs, managing urine drug screens, monitoring clients for medical needs, maintaining confidentiality and safety, and accurate shift reporting. The position requires preparing reports, participating in case conferences, reporting medical incidents, and coordinating with emergency services when necessary. The LPN will also attend staff meetings and training, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Accredited L.P.N. or R.N. program.
Valid NYS LPN or R.N. license
NYS Driver's License
CPR and First Aid certified

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years nursing experience preferred
Preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility

Responsibilities

Participates in screening of clients' medical needs, gathering necessary admission information/data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of residential clients.
Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each client
Provides group counseling sessions to clients regarding health-related issues and concerns
Observe that all medications are properly taken by clients
Document medications taken in MAR and 10e11.
Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor.
Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labs
Document in client 10e11 charts all lab results in a timely fashion
Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical provider
Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients.
Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts.
Prepares necessary reports/records as required by program procedure.
Participates in weekly case conferences as needed and/or directed by supervisor
Assumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.
Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed.
Attends required staff meetings and training.
Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed.