Nurse, LPN - Part-time night-shift

LRADAC•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Nurse, LPN monitors and provides medical treatment and supportive services in a medical sub-acute withdrawal management treatment setting. Under the regular supervision of the Director, the Nurse works with clients on the Detox withdrawal management unit. The role includes assessing clients, auditing and administering medications according to standing protocols and provider orders, and providing recovery support. This is a part-time position, working 12.5 hours per day and up to 29 hours per week. The routinely scheduled shift is Wednesday, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM. A $3.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM and to weekend hours from Saturday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM. The position is eligible for holiday pay and critical shift differential.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of related experience and/or training.
State LPN licensure; South Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse licensure is required.
CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Perform initial nursing admission assessments as required, including NAH-SAE, CIWA, COWS, and nursing care plans.
Ensure an adequate and proper medication regimen is started for each client according to protocol.
Assist the provider and implement provider orders.
Screen clients by telephone assessment and walk-ins to determine whether admission criteria are met, and refer clients to the appropriate level of care.
Pre-certify and review clients with third-party payers.
Direct ancillary staff and coordinate client care during the shift.
Monitor and provide medical treatment and supportive services to clients in the withdrawal management unit.
Audit and administer medications according to standing protocols and provider orders.
Provide recovery support to clients on the unit.