Licensed Practical Nurse

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Frenchtown Charter Township, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients' health, administering medications, providing nursing care, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients. Provide health care services to detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Programs Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a current valid Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Maintain strict client confidentiality
• Possess working knowledge of Occupation, Safety, and Health Administration standards and Universal Precautions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeur license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substance abuse preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission.
• Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services according to Harbor Light admission criteria.
• Conduct client admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents.
• Perform hourly checks on detox clients to ensure safety.
• Assist with clean-up of bodily fluids as needed.
• Complete COWS/CIWA assessments as required by detoxification protocols.
• Perform instant urinalysis drug screenings.
• Provide general health care of clients which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) administering and recording medications as prescribed by attending physicians, b) perform vital sign checks and document results.
• Facilitate health education groups as required by Site Administrator
• Take appropriate action as directed by attending physician to ensure client’s medical stability and in cases of emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol.
• Assist Medical Director or designate in the provision of medical services.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to maintain order, discipline, and a substance-free environment.
• Attend all required staff meetings; training sessions, seminars, and/or workshops for staff development.
• Coordinate client medication needs with pharmacies.
• Ensure proper documentation including real time and daily inventory of controlled substances.
• Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Flexible spending accounts, AFLAC, Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days, Vacation, 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year, Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

What This Job Offers

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