Summary
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: include, but are not limited to the following;
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 physicians 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
Communications/Facilitator
Listen and provide honest, compassionate feedback to clients
Act as clients advocate & conflict resolution facilitator
Promote client independence & self-determination by modeling and demonstrating healthy boundaries
Clearly communicating information with all appropriate staff via KIPU
Effectively communicate to clients the importance of fully participating to the best of their abilities
Documentation & Administration
Document all information affecting clients' treatment using the implemented communication tools
Accurately monitor medication use via the KIPU program
Participate and contribute to regular case consultation with the other members of the clinical team
Perform some light administrative duties - ie. Assembling files for future clients, posting memos, taking notes at staff meetings, keeping KIPU up to date, etc.
Filling out incident reports when necessary
Intake & Admissions
Greet new patients in a warm and compassionate manner
Have clients sign all necessary intake documents located in their files
Inventory medications
Conduct a facility tour and give an overview of the daily routines
Explain client expectations & responsibilities
Answer any questions
Program Knowledge & Understanding
Familiar with daily and evening routines
Knowledge of website, handbook, and all policies
Orientate new clients to all aspects of the program
Demonstrate personal competence congruent with responsible care and treatment of persons with addictive disorders
Capable of sound organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Shows responsible and competent leadership skills
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
Activities & Entertainment
Motivate clients to positive lifestyle change by encouraging and facilitating healthy daily activities
Keep up to date of any appropriate community events that may enhance clients' stay.
Health & Safety
Contribute to a safe & healthy working environment by observing universal precautions and infection control procedures; removing obvious hazards; reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries, and near misses
Adhering to and enforcing rules regarding safety and workplace wellness policies
Knowledge skills and abilities
Knowledge of practical nursing
Knowledge of mental health first aid
Knowledge of the addiction and specific attention to characteristics and behaviors of both individual and groups
Knowledge of computer software programs, as well as utilization of a case management program.
Knowledge of modern drug/alcohol services and programs
Ability to work with diverse populations of clients
Ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with various agencies, as well as departmental personnel.
Ability to work therapeutically with individual clients and their families
Make necessary referrals to other agencies and/or providers, as deemed necessary.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to maintain integrity in the profession despite legal and/or outside influences
Ability to operate a computer with a moderate level of proficiency
Ability to work evening shifts, over night shifts, weekends and/or hold weekend groups if deemed necessary
Skills in communicating clearly
Skills in working in a diverse work setting.
Language skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of clients or their family members.