Medical Licensed Practical Nurse
Isaiah House
Louisville, KY, USA
Posted on Oct 12, 2024
Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to clients at Isaiah House and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history and assisting patients with hygiene.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid LPN license.
- Valid driver's license.
- Self-motivated.
- Availability to work some evening, overnight and/or weekend shift.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule.
- Ability to enforce program requirements.
- Problem solving abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to complete and submit reports
SKILL SETS:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.
- Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact on the individual and their family.
- Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
- Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.
- Take vitals.
- Administer medication to clients as directed.
- Charting for insurance purposes.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward residents, staff and volunteers.
- Handle crisis situations in a calm supportive manner.
- Complete drug screening.
- Create a safe and healthy environment for clients.
- Comply with random employee drug screening.
Requirements
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.
- Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.
Salary Description
$20-24 HR