Nurse RN or LPN 3:00pm to 11:00 pm Full Time Rotating Weekends

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

• Perform initial nursing assessment for clients within 24 hours of admission in accordance with established program policies and state regulation.
• Arrange appropriate appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete physical examinations, as well as required additional health screenings and supplemental tests.
• Administer medications, as well supervise the self-administered medications, where appropriate and allowed by regulation.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy.
• Counsel clients on nutrition, health care, self-care, symptom management etc.
• Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment.
• Ensure proper storage of supplies as required by regulation.
• Assist in the facilitation of special events, including, but not limited to: staff training, staff retreat, workshops and facility events.
• Implement health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
• Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed.
• Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices.
• Provide education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance.
• Maintain LPN license with good standing.
• Other related duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or designee.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work weekends at least once a month including one off shift per week to ensure to ensure program coverage.

• May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages. 

• The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day (night shift: New Year’s Eve). Other Holidays will be rotated amongst all staff.

• This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather

Qualifications Qualifications for this role:   Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Must have good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state in which clinical will practice. Must also possess current CPR Certification.   Experience: New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply as direct job experience is not a requirement for this position. We are eager to teach those that are fast learners, are confident, and can successfully meet the required expectations for this position!   LPN 1: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience. LPN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty. LPN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty   RN 1: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience. RN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty. RN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty