LPN Licenced Practical Nurse, PRN

NewVista Behavioral Health•Wilsonville, OR

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About The Position

New Vista is currently recruiting for PRN LPNs at The Grove Estates. WHO WE ARE: The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives. At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment – one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs. New Vista's Ethan Crossing Addiction Treatment Centers work with individuals and their support systems to identify factors leading to addiction, equip individuals with the resources needed to address addictive triggers, and reconnect individuals with their support system and community. From scheduling an admission date to acquainting individuals with the campus and everything in between, patients are supported by our team of compassionate employees. Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient’s lives. COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE AT THE GROVE ESTATES!

Requirements

LPN certification
Ability to make safe judgment calls in client care
Strong communication skills for educating clients about the dangers of substance abuse and their treatment options
Proficiency in computer programs and data entry for maintaining client records
Caring and professional demeanor with compassion for clients struggling with addiction

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health and/or addiction preferred

Responsibilities

Perform client assessments and medical screenings at admission and monitor client’s status throughout treatment
Assist physicians with developing individual treatment plans and implement and monitor those plans
Communicate with clinical staff concerning client’s behavioral, emotional and mental state for proper treatment
Administer medications and provide pain management services
Update and maintain client’s medical records and charts
Educate clients about the dangers of substance abuse and various treatment options
Provide emotional support to clients struggling with addiction, which may include organizing and facilitating support groups
Meet with clients on an individual basis to offer medical support and education during their treatment
Recognizing symptoms and identifying the type of substance abuse
Managing symptoms such as DTs, seizures, rapid heart rates, etc.
Utilizing standards for assessing withdrawal symptoms, such as the CIWA protocol
Administering medications to assist in managing withdrawal symptoms, such as Diazepam, Valium, etc.
Monitoring for behavioral changes
Ensuring the client is engaged with the treatment plan and is compliant with the treatment regimen