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LPN Residential Nurse- PRN

CKF Addiction Treatment
On-site
Salina, Kansas, United States
 
 
LPN Residential Nurse - PRN
Department:
Residential
Location:
Salina
Reports To:
Nurse Manager
 Created Date: Dec. 2013
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
 Revised Date:
Feb. 2021
Position Summary
Provides nursing care to substance use disorder patients in detox and residential treatment programs by performing the following duties.  Required to work at least 1 hour per month.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to clinical licensure standards. 
  • Oversees the medical care of patients detoxing from alcohol and/or other drugs. 
  • Administers injections and oral medications, following Physician's instructions.
  • Takes and maintains records of vital statistics, such as pulse, temperature, respiration, to provide daily information.
  • Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and reports observations to Program Director and/or Medical Director. 
  • Issues medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures.
  • Provides HIV/AIDS education to staff and patients.
  • Provides general health educations to staff and patients of residential and detox unit. 
  • Administers and documents TB Skin testing for staff and patients.
  • Interview patients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of patients. 
  • Transports patients off grounds to required appointments.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
 
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; and three to six months related experience and/or training.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
  • Current valid Kansas Driver’s License.
  • Current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.
  • Licensed by the State of Kansas Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
Work 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.

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