Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Harris House Foundation Inc

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing functions within the scope of practice and provides and/or coordinates care to meet residents’ physical, psychosocial, and functional needs. This is a full-time position working Saturday and Sunday, 8-hour shifts, with a $10/hour weekend differential in addition to base pay. Additional shifts through the week are required based on scheduling needs, including coverage for call-offs, vacations, and in coordination with the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Computer skills are sufficient to access email, internet, and to document in client’s medical record.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Good customer service skills.
RN/LPN licensure in state of practice
Graduate of an accredited/approved nursing school
Must be CPR certified

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred if RN

Responsibilities

Communication with client support services and families.
Provides nursing care and monitoring of detox clients.
Monitoring and documentation of client vital signs.
Providing nursing assessments and consultation.
Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act; Keeps a current active license; Follows state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice and in accordance with HH clinical and administrative policies and procedures
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in defining individualized plans of care for each patient; Works closely with nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance; Promotes individual and team learning and provides teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff for quality clinical care
Passes medication and/or oversees the medication ordering and administration process; Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitors administration of I.V. fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications when ordered; I.V. certified nurses may initiate I.V. therapy
Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the observation/assessment and documentation process for the level of licensure in which they work, including care and service plans.
Utilizes the electronic medical record to capture full clinical documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
Observes patient status as necessary to assure quality care; Coordinates with other patient services; Documents medical information and maintains detailed, timely, and accurate reports
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing potential hazards; Implements practices to maintain optimum safety
Oversees and directs the certified staff and others assigned to ensure the standards of care and services are provided
Performs rounds according to established schedule, Documents patient progress, changes in condition, etc.
Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or patient incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations