RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (Days 6:30am to 7pm)

Apex Recovery LLC (TN)•Loudon, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or designee, and in collaboration with other team members, the nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards, and Apex Recovery policies and procedures. The role provides and coordinates care for clients with physical and behavioral health needs, supports treatment and medication plans, maintains accurate records, and promotes client safety. The nurse works with clients, families, physicians, and the broader treatment team. Responsibilities include monitoring client status and medication effects, completing admission and discharge processes, communicating significant changes to physicians, educating clients and families, and ensuring complete shift documentation and handoffs. The role also supports staffing coverage and participates in unit activities as appropriate. The position requires working in residential houses and the surrounding community. The work environment is consistent with a healthcare or treatment facility. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified candidates or employees when requested, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company.

Requirements

Graduate from a state-approved LPN/LVN program.
Hold current and active state licensure.
Experience in social services and/or addiction-medicine treatment.
Valid state driver’s license.
Advanced computer skills, including Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google tools.
Ability to work professionally with sensitive and proprietary information while maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of office administration procedures and ability to operate standard office equipment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and professionally with people at all levels, internally and externally.
Sound judgment in responding to opportunities and recognizing when to route them to the next level.
Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and superior attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames and adapt to frequent priority changes.
Ability to work within the organization’s established policies, procedures, and practices.
English proficiency sufficient to provide and receive instructions and directions.
Ability to move throughout residential houses and the community.
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and use and view a PC, fax, telephone, and copier.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods and reach, bend, climb, and stoop.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ physical and behavioral health needs; develop and implement nursing care plans; maintain medical records; educate clients and families; and ensure client safety.
Assess client status on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Accurately take, transcribe, and review physician orders, including verbal or telephone orders, and document them according to policy and procedure.
Administer medications as ordered, document controlled-substance counts, adjust medications under provider supervision as needed, and monitor laboratory results for medication compliance.
Notify physicians of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, and medication responses.
Supervise client self-administration of medications using two means of client identification; document and report effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Communicate regularly with the treatment team about client care and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate clients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics relevant to client care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs; arrange coverage as needed according to established guidelines.
Ensure thorough and accurate documentation for clients on each shift, complete client assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough reports to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physicians.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance-improvement initiatives, and confidentiality requirements.
Communicate clearly and effectively with people receiving services, their families, guests, and healthcare team members.
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and promote mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.