Licensed Practical Nurse - Lawrence
Position Overview
Supports staff in the daily operation of the treatment unit and provides pertinent medical information to assist in the treatment decision-making process.
SUBMITs treatment and reporting documentation required for program licensure, tracks information for funding sources and completes medical correspondence.
MONITORS client medication, medical equipment and supplies per program policy and maintains accurate inventory.
RESEARCHES and DEVELOPS applicable health/medical policies, procedures and systems.
PARTICIPATES in select treatment group activities as requested.
DEVELOPS and ADMINSTRATES health care policies and procedures including written policies for distribution of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
PROVIDES direct medical care to clients or makes appropriate referrals to health care providers as outlined by policy and procedure guidelines.
CONSULTS with treatment staff and other professionals as necessary to ensure program quality and optimum client care.
SERVES as the primary liaison to other medical providers on behalf of each client.
COMPLETES medical history documentation on clients within 24 hours of admittance.
MaintAINS accurate records of all medical information or documentation relevant to each client's treatment goals.
MONITORS the effectiveness of medications and assures appropriate treatment regimens are being followed by staff.
CONDUCTS routine physical examinations on new clients.
ASSISTS on-duty staff with crisis situations after hours as indicated by the program on-call rotation.
Requirements
- MINIMUM of 3 years related nursing experience.
- DETAILED understanding of the treatment model utilized.
- LICENSED as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Kansas State Board of Nurses; LICENSED as a Registered Nurse preferred.
- CPR, AIDS in-service hours and ANNUAL TB testing with a negative test result.
- VALID driver's license with a good driving record.
- PASSES pre-employment background checks and drug screening.