What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- CSS position at Our Brand?
Essential Functions
1. Demonstrate knowledge of Level of Care criteria for admission and understands the issues, concepts and medical implications essential to the identification and treatment of addiction in adults in the CSS as evidenced by documentation in the client’s record of a bio-psychosocial assessment which determines the appropriateness of care for admission to the CSS. Collaborates with the RN/Medical Director when necessary.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of the individual medication protocol for clients and withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.
3. Understands the medical and pharmacological resources in treatment of substance use disorders and utilizes standards of care under the scope of the LPN licensure in the administration of medication protocols for withdrawal as evidenced by observation of the assessment process of clients in acute withdrawal, appropriate use of the CINA and CIWA scales, administration of medication with 100% accuracy, appropriate documentation of medication and 100% transcription of physician’s orders.
4. Reports pertinent issues and questions to the Medical Director and Program Director.
5. Consults with the Medical Director regarding medication and medical issues
6. Admission nursing assessments and screenings.
7. Conducts regular audits of MARs and controlled medication records.
8. Conducts medication counts.
9. Identifies discrepancies in counts and documentation, reporting these to the Program Director/Supervisor; Clinical Director/Supervisor.
10. Completes Incident Reports.
11. Attends multidisciplinary team meetings.
12. Attends trainings as assigned.
13. Supervises the administration of medication
14. Reconciles medications for all clients.
15. Complete daily audits of medication logs, controlled substance register, and medication count logs.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
1. Adheres to the center/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
2. Can be depended upon to meet established standards and achieve desired results.
3. Pays attention to details in performing job.
4. Exhibits professional demeanor in tone of voice, appearance, and movement.
5. Maintains a high standard of confidentiality regarding the patients, visitors, and co-workers.
6. Demonstrates serious effort to improve job performance
7. Projects a positive attitude in professional and personal interactions in the work environment.
8. Uses effective verbal and written communication skills.
9. Cooperates with others, demonstrating respect and courtesy.
10. Maintains professional behavior in stressful situations.
11. Adheres to The Dimock Center’s policies regarding attendance and tardiness
12. Follows policies related to work and breaks
13. Assists in meeting scheduling needs in helping to cover for absences, emergencies, times of heavy workload, holidays, and vacations.
Work Environment
Clinical residential setting.
Physical Demands
Light (requires lifting 20 lbs., with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs.)
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
8am-2pm or 12pm-6pm
4 hour shifts 8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm and/or 6 hours shifts 8am-2pm or 12pm-6pm depending on the program need at the time.
Required Education and Experience
1. Associate’s degree in any related field
2. Bachelor’s degree in any related field (desired)
3. License/Registration/Certification: Current Massachusetts LPN Nursing License, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 90 days of hire, Currently CPR certified, Documentation of Ongoing CEUs to HR