Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Nights
About The Position
Promises Behavioral Health is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join its team in Dacula, Georgia. The position supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family, which includes Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. The organization focuses on access to evidence-based addiction and mental health care, patient outcomes, employees, and the communities it serves. The job summary describes responsibility for meeting clients’ basic medical needs under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director, and contributing to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of client care and treatment plans.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of nursing experience.
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state of employment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification is required. If not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated time frame after the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in a substance abuse or recovery program.
Responsibilities
- Meet with new clients and assist in completing medical and health assessments or questionnaires.
- Coordinate with attending physicians to ensure admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
- Complete client treatment-plan documentation, including nursing assessments, transcription of physician and nurse practitioner phone orders, medication administration, client progress, physical health services, and related issues.
- Direct patient care and report observed changes in mental status or physical condition, responses to emergencies, and safety risks.
- Provide ongoing patient education about detox, recovery, medications, and other health issues.
- Reconcile client medication sheets for quality assurance, ensure clients receive appropriate medications, and oversee proper medication destruction.
- Reconcile pharmacy orders daily.
- Assist with developing and implementing a quality assurance program and train staff in infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary, and laboratory services.
- Attend treatment-planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
- Be available for 24-hour coverage for consultation and emergencies.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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