Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Addictions Care Center of Albany
  • Albany, NY
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Location: Women and Children's Residence 90 McCarty Ave Albany, NY 12202Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3pmLPN Primary Purpose: Assists medical staff in providing health care needs for medically supervised stabilization and rehabilitation services. Responsibilities:Participates in screening of clients' medical needs, gathering necessary admission information/data, and observation of physical, mental, and emotional status of residential clients.Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet the treatment needs of each clientProvides group counseling sessions to clients regarding health-related issues and concernsObserve that all medications are properly taken by clientsDocument medications taken in MAR and 10e11. Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor. Gather and submit all urine drug screens to the labsDocument in client 10e11 charts all lab results in a timely fashion Monitor clients for medical needs and report findings to medical providerEnsures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients.Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts.Prepares necessary reports/records as required by program procedure.Participates in weekly case conferences as needed and/or directed by supervisorAssumes responsibility reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department, police, or CDPC, as needed.Attends required staff meetings and training.Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed. Education Requirements: Accredited L.P.N. or R.N. program.License Requirements: Candidate must have NYS LPN or R.N. license, and a valid NYS Driver's License. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.Experience Requirements: Two (2) years nursing experience preferred, preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility.

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    LocationAlbany, NY

    Skills

    • Ambulance Servicesunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Firefightingunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Track Customer Issuesunmatched

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