The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients' health, administering medications, providing nursing care, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients. Provide health care services to detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Programs Policies and Procedures.
- Manage all inquiries with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission.
- Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services according to Harbor Light admission criteria.
- Conduct client admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents.
- Perform hourly checks on detox clients to ensure safety.
- Assist with clean-up of bodily fluids as needed.
- Complete COWS/CIWA assessments as required by detoxification protocols.
- Provide general health care of clients which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) administering and recording medications as prescribed by attending physicians, b) perform vital sign checks and document results.
- Facilitate health education groups as required by Site Administrator
- Take appropriate action as directed by attending physician to ensure client’s medical stability and in cases of emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol.
- Assist Medical Director or designate in the provision of medical services.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to maintain order, discipline, and a substance-free environment.
- Attend all required staff meetings; training sessions, seminars, and/or workshops for staff development.
- Coordinate client medication needs with pharmacies.
- Ensure proper documentation including real time and daily inventory of controlled substances.
- Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit daily.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must have and maintain a current valid Practical Nurse (PN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Experience in substance abuse preferred
- Maintain strict client confidentiality
- Possess working knowledge of Occupation, Safety, and Health Administration standards and Universal Precautions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeur license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- Medical
- Vision
- Hearing
- Flexible spending accounts
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Pet Insurance
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
- Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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