Addiction Medicine - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

9d•$26 - $40

About The Position

The Addiction Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction. The LPN observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements interventions, and reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standards of care, and the state scope of practice. The role uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to contribute to assessment and to plan, provide, and evaluate care appropriate to assigned patients’ physical and developmental ages. The position provides direct patient care and clinical support, contributes to patient care planning, monitors and documents patient needs, and works collaboratively with the healthcare team to support people navigating substance use disorders and recovery. The schedule is full-time, with four 10-hour day shifts per week, Monday through Thursday, as scheduled.

Requirements

Valid current or temporary Alaska RN license.
Knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an Associate’s degree in nursing.
BLS certification.
May require ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education based on area of practice.
Creative thinking, prioritizing, and flexible problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Professional certification.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Observe, compile, and report patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review information obtained by healthcare team members.
Contribute to the plan of care, including discharge planning, under the direction of a registered nurse, using assessment data and input from patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Plan care collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, consider patients’ individual needs, and provide input to update the plan as needs change.
Implement delegated care interventions identified in care plans and medical orders within scope of practice and applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care; where permitted, delegate and supervise care provided by non-licensed personnel.
Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
Report patient conditions and signs or symptoms that may indicate a change to the registered nurse and/or physician.
Observe and report patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes, patient responses, and the effectiveness of patient teaching in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Document observations, interventions, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and promptly in the patient record.
May coordinate documentation and entry of patient assessment data required by federal regulation; maintain and update documentation as patient condition changes and as required by federal or state guidelines.
Communicate and coordinate with interdisciplinary team members regarding appropriate functional or care level and transitions to another level.
Perform audits related to reimbursement documentation and quality management, and review audit results and present summaries for management.
May coordinate admissions, including new resident evaluations, communicate admission processes to residents, families, and referral sources, and facilitate problem-solving with involved parties.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards.
Provide customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.