Licensed Practical Nurse - Days - Full-Time (3823)

Days - three (3) 12-hours shifts per week. 07:00-19:00 OR four (4) 10-hour shifts per week 07:00-17:00

CORRESPONDING RN POSTING # 3822

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Obtains a comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient at admission
• Medicates for withdrawal symptoms, based on physicians’ orders and in compliance with organization policy.
• Initiates nursing process by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing case based on clinical knowledge, patient needs, and data collection
• Assists medical staff as necessary and appropriate
• Collects specimens from patients as appropriate
• Documents nursing care provided including interventions and plans in patient record as required
• Maintains close communication with clinical staff regarding any medical information that may impact patient treatment plan
• Performs mental status evaluation to determine the need for further psych evaluation. May administer BDI and/or HS Can work as a member of the Valley Vista team
• Supervises LPNs and LNAs in the Nursing and Detox Program
• Trains new employees, and plans, assigns, and directors work