The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides medical care, recovery therapies and programs, and everyday care and support to clients in Detox and addictions residential treatment. The RN/LPN provides nursing care to clients, administers medications in accordance with organizational and pharmaceutical policies and procedures, and provides support to the Nursing Team and Physician as directed. The RN/LPN supports its clients in recovery in a myriad of practical and therapeutic ways including: supporting recovery strategies, assisting with client needs, listening empathetically, and more. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Assists in establishing and maintaining procedures and policies to ensure proper residential treatment.
• Follow established procedures and document proper oversight of residential treatment services.
• Administers medications and properly documents procedures
• Provides on call nursing coverage as necessary
• Schedules, coordinates and documents physician appointments
• Facilitates communication with the physician regarding medical services
• Conducts urinalysis collection with clients as deemed necessary.
• Monitors and documents progress of clients using the implemented communication tools
• Prepares and submits reports as deemed necessary.
• Participates in any quality assurance program and seeks to continuously improve the program within fiscal and departmental parameters