Travel Nurse (LPN)

Recovery Centers of America•,

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Internal Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is the ideal position for a nurse that is looking to travel and enjoy flexibility while enjoying the benefits of organizational stability. This position may travel to any RCA inpatient. Location LPNs render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Requirements

Active LPN compact license
Active Massachusetts and Illinois RN license or willingness to get it
Current CPR or BLS certification preferred (or must complete during orientation period)
2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance use treatment or equivalent experience
Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology preferred.
Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems preferred.
CARN certification preferred.
Competent to perform CLIA waived testing.
Competent to screen/assess for suicide ideation and aggression.
Able to safely administer medications including controlled substances.
Experience as travel nurse preferred
Lives within 50 miles of RCA location preferred
Must be willing to work varied shifts

Nice To Haves

Current CPR or BLS certification
Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems
CARN certification
Experience as travel nurse
Lives within 50 miles of RCA location

Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.
Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, taking into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals.
Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts an appropriate analysis, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.
Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences.
Nursing professionals must be able to work in collaboration with other health professionals and leaders from other disciplines.
Assignment lengths vary, but will range from 2-13 weeks+