Licensed Practical Nurse 11a-11p

Addiction Recovery Care•Springfield, KY

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) was selected as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. ARC is a fast-growing healthcare system in Kentucky, specializing in addiction treatment and mental health services, aiming to improve lives and create opportunities for hope. The company offers "The B.E.S.T. of ARC" (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) to its employees, fostering a dynamic environment centered on compassion, accountability, respect, entrepreneurship, and stewardship. This position is for a Registered Nurse, a vital member of the System of Care, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during their rehabilitation process. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals overcoming substance abuse addiction.

Requirements

Active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
Substance abuse experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts Nursing Assessments and monitoring of clients
Member of the Treatment Team
Handles the medication management; trains staff on medication dispensing
Ensures Universal Precautions of the center
Facilitates Health Education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions
Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow the prescribed course of treatment
Determines and implements specific protocol as designated by the Doctor
Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a health care provider
Maintain a respectful relationship with clients
Maintain confidentiality at all times displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff
Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike
Bring policy/personnel issues to supervision as they arise
Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health
Have the ability to communicate with the Case Manager and assist in ensuring the safety of the client
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which is related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team
Must have the ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
Attention to detail and organization a must
Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities