Nurse, LPN

LRADAC•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Improving Lives. Improving Communities. LRADAC offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in both Lexington and Richland counties, so when you join our team, you are truly improving lives and improving communities. As a part of our dedicated staff, you will be a part of innovative programs and services taking a proactive approach to fighting addition and drug misuse in our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods. We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance misuse and addiction are preventable and treatable. As a Nurse, LPN the primary duty is to monitor and provide medical treatment and supportive services in a medical sub-acute withdrawal management treatment setting. Under regular supervision of the Director, the incumbent works with clients to provide services on the Detox withdrawal management unit. Primary job duties performed include assessment of clients, to include withdrawal management screening; auditing and administering medications per standing protocols and/or provider’s orders; and providing recovery support to clients on the unit.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university; and one year of related experience and/or training are required.
State LPN licensure and CPR certificate are required.

Responsibilities

Report to work when scheduled and on time.
Perform initial nursing admission assessments as may be required to include NAH-SAE, CIWA, COWS and nursing care plan.
Ensure adequate and proper medication regimen is started on each client per protocol. Assist provider and implement orders.
Screen clients (telephone assessment and walk-ins) to determine if admission criteria are met and refer to appropriate level of care.
Pre-certify and review clients with third party payers.
Direct ancillary staff/coordinate client care during the shift.