Licensed Practical Nurse (7PM-7AM)

Brookdale

At Brookdale, you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of substance use experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing.

Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight.

You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place.

Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

401(k)
Healthcare benefits
Vacation and sick days
Employee referral program
Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
Continuing education (CE) programs and training
Weekly training opportunities
Advancement opportunities within the organization

Position Summary:

The LVN/LPN will provide patient care and assist in the collection of data during the assessment process, within their scope of practice, under the direction of an RN, mid-level practitioner, licensed physician, or supervisor at all times.

Essential Job Functions:


* Informing personnel (i.e.

UR, psychiatry, dietician) of new admissions when appropriate.


* Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, collects data for fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, suicidal/homicidal assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions adding co-signers as necessary.


* Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications.


* Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor.


* Administering medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, vaginal, and rectal routes as ordered.


* Entering medication orders into the electronic medical record.


* Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response.


* Collaborates with staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients.


* Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.


* Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to staff in program implementation.


* Work closely with physicians to provide education and counseling for clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of me...