Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details Job Location: COLORADO ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES - Aurora, CO 80016

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $31.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Roles and Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an active participant in the health care team who provides direct and indirect care to patients/families/legal guardians.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to each patient’s individual treatment plan by helping develop, implement, and document appropriate goals and interventions, informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric problems.

The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The following are duties and responsibilities that the LPN shall provide:

Maintains and follows nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility, philosophy, and operational policies

Complete health assessments, implement treatment plans, and accurately document outcomes in the EHR for all assigned clients each shift in a timely manner

Reviews daily incident reports and records patient incidents daily

Assist in admissions and discharges while abiding by facility nursing procedures

Follow physician orders as written in the treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS, or CINA

Assess and report signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and or psychosocial changes patient’s condition to the provider and clinical team

Assist with referrals to appropriate health agencies and coordinate medical services

Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general health care, withdrawal management, medications, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition in a way they understand

Observe and participate in medication procedures and make recommendations as needed

Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the nursing team

Maintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual training, CEUs, and performance reviews

Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed

Delegate certain duties to non-licensed staff such as BHTs or Resident Techs

Learn and utilize the software available (Ritten, Paycom, etc) efficiently to complete job requirements

Qualifications The LPN requires the successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program along with:

Active LPN license in good standing

2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year of previous psychiatric and/or substance experience

De-escalation/crisis intervention experience (preferred)

IV insertion and blood draw capabilities are, or willingness to learn

Must be open-minded, flexible, and willing to take direction

Valid driver's license or reliable transportation

Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

High level of confidentiality

Exceptional display of verbal and written communication

Ability to successfully pass a background and drug screen

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