RCA

Full Time Permanent

Recovery Centers of America

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is a ground-breaking addiction and mental health treatment provider, setting the standard when it comes to accessible, affordable, and effective care. RCA understands the heartache, damage, and pain substance use disorder causes a person as well as their family and friends. Not only do we believe that addiction treatment should be affordable, accessible, and evidence-based, but our driven, compassionate, and dedicated employees make those beliefs a reality! This is where you come in.

LPN-

Position Overview: The LPN plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, substance abuse facilities, or other institutions. May assess a patient condition and recommend a recreational activity. May assist the Registered Nurse with the nursing process with individual patients and/or groups of patients to meet their physiological, psychological, safety, and general health needs.

Specific Responsibilities:
* Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient.
* Completes initial assessment and develops the plan of care.
* Recognizes reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies.
* Accurately assesses and documents vital signs and signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain
* Communicates and documents client's psychosocial status.
* Collaborates with treatment team to include ancillary departments in order to determine appropriate treatment/discharge plan.
* Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
* Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
* Completes necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
* Follows established policies and procedures for verification of narcotic counts
* Administers medications according to organization policy.
* Verifies the MAR for correct medication and administration times.
* Monitors behavioral changes which may be related to medication administration.
* Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.

Education and Experience:
* State Registered Practical Nursing license required.
* One year of experience in a behavioral hospital is desirable, but incumbent may be a recent graduate; phlebotomy skills preferred.
* Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM Criteria.
* Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
* Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.