Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Nurses perform a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients. The LPN is responsible for being part of the Medical team as well as helping to facilitate the flow of the Medical Department and Medication Administration Program.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients
• Provides Nursing Care to all patients of all ages
• Identifies self as nurse responsible for patient care to patients, family and physicians
• Provides nursing care for all patients within scope of LVN practice
• Gathers data relevant to the patient’s individual needs
• Elicits important information concerning the patient’s progress
• Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care
• Documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards
• Administers medications and treatments per company policy
• Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the Medical Director and/or Clinical Director, and the treatment team
• Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate
• Utilizes educational opportunities within the hospital and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development
• Responsible for knowledge of legal aspects of nursing

Requirements

• Valid LPN license, in good standing, in this State (unless in State with Nursing Licensure Compact)
• Experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field is preferred
• Complete TB testing upon being hired
• Complete and be within the requirements of Background and Drug screening results
• Complete training or certifications in CPR, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Verbal De-Escalation, Harassment/Discrimination, Incident Reporting, Infection/STD Risks, HEP B/C, and Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, and Exploitation, Understanding SUD, and any other trainings required by the State or the Joint Commission

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed.
• Potential exposure to aggressive situations.
• Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.

Working Conditions and Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed.
• Potential exposure to aggressive situations.
• Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.

Employee Acknowledgment

I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Job Description. I agree to read it thoroughly and agree that if there is any job function/duty in this Job Description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor. I acknowledge that the information contained in this Job Description may be reviewed and revised from time to time as circumstances may require, and that Landmark Recovery Knoxville reserves the right to change or modify any part of this Job Description without prior notice. Additionally, I understand that this Job Description is a guideline, and is not intended to nor does it cover every conceivable situation that may arise. This Organization is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected criteria, the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law. Employees can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.