Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
About The Position
The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, District of Columbia, and has served the residents of the District since 1962. Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington: A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents”; our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.” All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this position or any other position currently advertised on our website. Please visit us at www.upo.org to view all of our vacancies and to learn more about our company and services. U nder the supervision of the RN Supervisor and the Medical Director/Center Administrator, t he Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will perform routine treatments and services in the delivery of care to patients in UPO’s Comprehensive Treatment Center CCTC). The LPN must serve as a staff nurse in the Center and is responsible for daily work assignments assigned to the nursing staff; the primary job function is patient dosing. The LPN will provide information in educating patients regarding methadone medication and listen to patient concerns.
Requirements
- Current LPN license to practice in the District of Columbia.
- CPR certification.
- Must be insurable for agency bonding and liability purposes.
- Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs and able to learn and use an electronic time keeping program.
- Possess effective organizational and professional communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms.
- Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in addiction management medical environments.
- Knowledge of applicable federal/state/District laws and regulations governing methadone management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer methadone medications and treatments with knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care provided.
- Complete all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to patients, to include orders by physicians, calibrations, inventory of medication, etc.
- Function in monitoring capacity as assigned for completion of patients’ care.
- Maintain open lines of communication among nursing staff, as well as other departments, supervisor, physicians, and patients.
- Act on patients’ behalf to ensure patient rights and to prevent patient abuse.
- Act on first aid knowledge in emergencies.
- Must be aware of safety issues, accomplishing responsibilities in a safe manner, and re-enforce good safety practices.
- Serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Conduct specimen collections to include breathalyzers, swabs, and urine testing.
- Triage patients and assist physicians with examinations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
