LPN (Nurse)
LOCATION
Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
Job Type : Full Time
DESCRIPTION
We’re on a mission to bring together the best, most talented and caring, authentic individuals to create a world-class mission-centered behavioral health organization, focused on doing it the right way...
If you really want to make a difference in addiction treatment and be a happier, healthier version of yourself, we’d love to align with you!
What will you be doing?
The Nurse is responsible for promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for clients all clients of our company. We offer a unique opportunity for nurses to maintain their therapuetic relationships with their patients without the chaos and unsafe staffing ratios that are common in the hospital setting. There are no bedpans, IVs, or bed alarms and all clients perform their own ADLs.
What tasks are required?
Assists clinical team with the Admissions process;
Administers medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practices and applicable facility policies;
Carries out a plan of care and medication orders from Physicians and Nurse Practitioners;
Educates clients regarding potential side effects of medications and observes for side effects;
Monitors clients for substance misuse related withdrawal symptoms;
Maintains electronic health records (EHR);
Provides crisis management (often involving intoxicated clients);
Positively promotes Our company to prospective clients and employees.
Maintain resident’s confidentiality and privacy.
Assure quality of care by adhering to DHEC standards of practice and facility standards of care.
Assist with solving resident’s problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.
What we need from you?
Current LPN license in good standing in South Carolina.
Experience with documentation and data entry within an EHR
Experience working with alcohol or substance use treatment preferred.
Demonstrated computer proficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
Ability to assess needs and deliver nursing services to individuals detoxifying from substance use.
Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Ability to screen for danger to self or others.
Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine nursing recommendations and priorities.
Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
Participation in continuing Professional Development.
Understanding of the benefits and limitations of toxicology testing procedures.
Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug use.
Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.
Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups, through formal and/or informal processes, concerning their substance use.
Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.