Licensed Practical Nurse

Rimrock Foundation • Billings, MT

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides quality patient care according to established standards of nursing practice and Rimrock’s policies. Assures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program and received diploma.
• Currently licensed as LPN in the State of Montana.
• Current CPR training and First Aid.
• Knowledge and understanding of current nursing theory and practice and ability to perform accordingly under the supervision of the Manager of Nursing and/or Medical Director.
• Understanding of Rimrock’s policies related to patient care.
• Knowledge of limitations in nursing practice and ability to request assistance of supervisor when needed.
• Ability to establish appropriate rapport with chemically dependent patients.
• Understanding of chemical dependency therapy process and ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily nursing assessments on all new patients under supervision of RN, gives report to providers, formulates nursing care plans and charts in Electronic Health Record.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Makes frequent rounds for purposes of observing, assessing and meeting patient needs and conditions in the Medical Unit.
• Charts the progress note on patients’ complaints, nursing observations and condition changes, including incident reports and behavior forms.
• Reports to the Director of Patient Care, any pertinent nursing or medical information regarding patient.
• Reports the condition and status of all patients to the on-coming nurse.
• Counts controlled drugs at the beginning and end of shift.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service education programs for the improvement of patient care and own professional growth and development.
• Administers TB tests, CIWA scales and BAL’s to all applicable patients.

What This Job Offers

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