Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

RIVERSIDE RECOVERY OF TAMPA LLC•Tampa, FL

3d•$23 - $28

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in collaboration with the RN, ARNP, Director of Nursing, and Medical Director to ensure the safest and most comfortable experience for all clients of Riverside Recovery of Tampa. The LPN will also work closely with the Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) and assist in behavioral management as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Graduate from an NLN approved nursing school
Licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Florida
CPR/TACT Certifications
Experience working in a fast-paced nursing environment and collaborating with interdepartmental staff
Client and customer focus
Communication, Attention to Detail
EMR knowledge
Strong understanding of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Considerable knowledge/experience in nursing philosophy, policy, practices and procedures.
Ability to place an IV within 90 days of hire
Ability to maintain current CPR certification
Basic knowledge of infection control
Current and active nursing license in the State of Florida
Ability to accurately administer medication
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from a wide variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction
Must have essential skills such as communication and critical thinking
Able to obtain medical history for admission process
Comfortable communicating with Physicians, PA-C, ARNP, RNs, and Pharmacists
Assist physicians in developing treatment plans
Ability to place PPD and obtain blood work
Obtain vital signs and Complete detox assessments (CIWA, CIWA-B, COWS) every 4 hours to monitor patient for s/s of withdrawal
Document full assessment (completed on each shift or every 12 hours) with a nursing note attached
Administer scheduled and PRN medications
Accurately complete a narcotic medication count
Educate patients on medication protocols
Ability to multi-task and delegate
Knowledgeable and efficient with using EMR
Implementing verbal physician orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and include in the patient record
Accurately reporting pertinent information during shift report
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.
Apply infection control techniques and universal precautions.