Job description

Job description

Basic Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the Treatment Team. S/he is responsible for coordinating medical care for program participants and reports directly to the Director of Nursing. This is an hourly position with hours and schedule established to meet patient needs; weekend hours may be required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

· Ensures that general health assessments are completed for all patients.

· Facilitates referrals to physicians, dentists, and other health care professionals as indicated by the assessed needs of each patient.

· Provides assistance to personnel in determining the appropriateness for admissions as needed.

· Participates in clinical staffing meetings.

· Conducts groups and other educational groups as necessary.

· Maintains appropriate patient health records.

· Interacts with community agencies and refers patients to facilitate their health maintenance.

· Provides medication protocols, detoxification protocols, and drug screening procedures.

· Is available to other staff to address / answer concerns, provide after-hour directives and help problem solve patient related issues.

· Insures the flow of information both horizontally and vertically within the organization.

· Provides appropriate documentation for contract and system requirements and clinical best practice.

· Makes sound, independent, cooperative, and ethical decisions.

· Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Required Skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Interpersonal competences and professional behavior

· Very good organizational competencies

· Excellent strategic planning

· Ability to prioritize

· Efficient in time management

· Analytical thinking

· Attention to details

· Patient oriented

· Compassion and ability to empathize

· Patience

· Able to work under pressure

· Ethical and responsible

· Able to perform well without close supervision

· Self motivated and dynamic

· Competent and flexible

· Positive attitude

· Very careful

· Medical knowledge

· Clinical experience

Education and Training

· The minimum of a current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required for this position.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Lift up to 15 pounds

· Operates a computer and keyboard

· Walking and standing for more than 15 minutes at a time

Working Conditions:

Working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or a skill required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of Hope Valley Recovery and contractual obligations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:

None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
None

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Circleville, OH 43113: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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