LPN

The Addictions Care Center of Albany•Queensbury, NY

30d

About The Position

Responsibilities : Participates in screening of clients' medical needs, gathering necessary admission information/data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of residential clients. Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each client Provides group counseling sessions to clients regarding health-related issues and concerns Observe that all medications are properly taken by clients Document medications taken in MAR and 10e11. Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor. Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labs Document in client 10e11 charts all lab results in a timely fashion Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical provider Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients. Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts. Prepares necessary reports/records as required by program procedure. Participates in weekly case conferences as needed and/or directed by supervisor Assumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences. Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed. Attends required staff meetings and training. Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed. Education Requirements : Accredited L.P.N. or R.N. program. License Requirements : Candidate must have valid NYS LPN or R.N. license, and NYS Driver's License. Must be CPR and First Aid certified. Experience Requirements : Two (2) years nursing experience preferred, preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility. Shift is Monday - Friday 7am-3pm

Requirements

Accredited L.P.N. or R.N. program.
Candidate must have valid NYS LPN or R.N. license, and NYS Driver's License.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years nursing experience preferred, preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility.

Responsibilities

Participates in screening of clients' medical needs, gathering necessary admission information/data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of residential clients.
Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each client
Provides group counseling sessions to clients regarding health-related issues and concerns
Observe that all medications are properly taken by clients
Document medications taken in MAR and 10e11.
Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor.
Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labs
Document in client 10e11 charts all lab results in a timely fashion
Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical provider
Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients.
Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts.
Prepares necessary reports/records as required by program procedure.
Participates in weekly case conferences as needed and/or directed by supervisor
Assumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.
Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed.
Attends required staff meetings and training.
Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed.