Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT, PT, and PRN
Company: Serenity at Summit New Jersey
Location: Union
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionJoin the Serenity at Summit New Jersey team and be
part of Delphi Behavioral Health Group, a network of addiction
treatment and mental health centers across the country. We are
fully committed to Delphi's mission of bringing a new standard of
quality to the addiction treatment industry in the United
States.Shifts:Nights: 7p-7aDays: 7a-7pPRN: days/nights/weekendsJob
SummaryThe LPN is responsible for providing compassionate care to
individuals suffering from addiction and/or mental health issues.
The LPN provides direct care to all clients who are detoxing and/or
recovering from a substance abuse disorders.Job
ResponsibilitiesAssists with conducting nursing and medical
assessmentsAdministers medications, treatments and conducts
procedures according to orders from doctors, standard nursing
practices and applicable agency policiesEducates clients regarding
potential side effects of medications and observes for side
effectsMonitors clients for substance misuse related withdrawal
symptomsMaintains electronic health recordsObtains vital signs,
bloodwork, alcohol breath content; conducts blood glucose level, TB
and urinalysis testingAssists with crisis management (often
involving clients under the influence)Attends interdisciplinary
meetings as requiredRotates responsibility of conducting nursing
education groups to clientsRequirementsQualifications:Current LPN
license in good standing in New JerseyExperience with documentation
and data entry (EMR)Experience working with alcohol or substance
abuse treatment Experience:Venipuncture experience preferredDirect
patient care experience preferred
Keywords: Serenity at Summit New Jersey, Union , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT, PT, and PRN, Healthcare , Union, New Jersey
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