Licensed Practical Nurse - Evening Shift

Behavioral Health Specialists Inc • Norfolk, NE

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About The Position

Job Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist in the physical health care of the clients including the admission process, physical health care during the stay, medication management, and the administration of the Medication Administration Record (MAR). The LPN will assist in providing knowledge and training in all areas of behavioral health care including, but not limited to, First Aid, CPR, Medication Management, Vitals and Physical Health Care.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) license is required.
• Must hold a valid Nursing license in the state of Nebraska and/or member of the compact state. The license must be in good standing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of background checks/references including a valid driver’s license. The driving record must be in accordance with the agency’s guidelines.
• If in lived substance abuse recovery, two years of continuous sobriety/ “clean time” is required and maintained throughout employment.
• Willing to obtain a flu shot annually (except for those allergic to the vaccine or who have a religious exception) or must wear a mask when agency deems appropriate due to times of high illness.
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures, including those regarding conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral healthcare experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and monitoring of social/medically monitored detoxification clients to ensure their safety.
• Ensure the MAR is accurate, complete, and verified as per the policies. This information must be completed in the EHR system and communicated to the appropriate personnel. Verification, safety, securement, and accountability are critical to this process. The transcription of medication order must be verified and entered into the EHR system or applicable method.
• Provide physical health care services as appropriate to ensure the safety of the clients and the facility. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluation of injuries, illnesses, and/or any other relevant physical health. The LPN will determine, through observations and/or consultation, if the client needs to seek further physical/behavioral care services. This includes assisting the STR when there is a medical emergency at the facility.
• Responsible for the destruction of applicable medication as appropriate and to ensure all personnel are following the policies and procedures.
• Assist the Recovery Specialists with various tasks, including but not limited to, completing intakes for new client admissions, discharge instructions, client searches, performing drug screens, observing medication self-administration, and other tasks as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed