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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at The Addictions Care Center of Albany

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Addictions Care Center of Albany · USA

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Addictions Care Center of Albany · USA

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Responsibilities

  • Participates in screening of clients' medical needs, gathering admission information, and observing clients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
  • Works cooperatively with managerial and medical staff to meet client treatment needs.
  • Provides group counseling sessions to clients regarding health-related issues.
  • Observes that all medications are properly taken by clients and documents them in MAR and 10e11.
  • Takes client vitals as ordered by a doctor.
  • Gathers and submits urine drug screens to labs.
  • Documents lab results in client 10e11 charts in a timely fashion.
  • Monitors clients for medical needs and reports findings to the medical provider.
  • Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients.
  • Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at shift changes.
  • Prepares necessary reports and records as required by program procedure.
  • Participates in weekly case conferences as needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for reporting incidents involving client medical occurrences.
  • Makes 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.

Requirements

  • Candidate must have a valid NYS LPN or R.N. license.
  • Candidate must have a valid NYS Driver's License.
  • Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Two (2) years nursing experience preferred, preferably in a NYS OASAS residential facility.

Education Level

  • Accredited L.P.N. or R.N. program.