Weekend LPN/RN

The Addictions Care Center of Albany•Queensbury, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose : Provides on-going medically supervised withdrawal, stabilization and rehabilitation services for client's health care needs in an inpatient setting. This position is per diem on the weekends.

Requirements

Candidate must have NYS LPN or R.N. license, and NYS Driver's License.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Nice To Haves

RN License (Preferred)
Driver's License (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assesses for medical supervised withdrawal and stabilization services that are appropriate for clients who are intoxicated by alcohol and/or substances, who are experiencing, or who are expected to experience withdrawal symptom that require medical oversight.
Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor or as needed.
Monitor clients, including doing Urine Drug Screens who have stabilized in a medically managed withdrawal service who step-down to medically supervised rehabilitation services.
Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients and the facility.
Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts.
Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, and drug properties and interactions of patients who are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal substances.
Observe that all medications are properly taken by clients and provide sufficient documentation in MAR.
Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed.