LPN

**POSITION:** Nursing **ENTITY:** Clean Recovery Centers **RESPONSIBLE TO:** Nurse Manager **SUPERVISED BY:** Nurse Manager **POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED:** None **INTERRELATIONSHIPS:** Maintains open communication lines with DON, M.D., ARNP, COO, Program Directors, Director of Operations, Case Managers, HR, other corporate and center staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with client’s family members, significant others, community agencies, payers of health care services, and others, as assigned by supervisor. **POSITION PURPOSE:** The RN/LPN is responsible for completing assigned nursing related services to each client and for linking clients to the physicians and to outside medical resources. They inform the clinical team about medical issues and is available for emergency medical situations. The RN/LPN provides all services under supervision of DON, M.D., ARNP and Clinical Director or COO. The RN/LPN is responsible to assist with medical and history screens, providing routine nursing care, review of medication logs and assisting in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the client in coordination with the attending physician. **WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT** **1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:** - Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment - Potential exposure to violent situations. - Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials. **2. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:** Able to work in a high stress environment and be able to multitask safely. Other TBD **3. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:** - Computer - Fax/Copy/Scanner Machine - Telephone System - Microsoft Office - Electronic Medical Record **4. JOB CATEGORY UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:** Category I – Routine tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All Procedures of other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required. **5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:** Gloves, masks, gowns, when appropriate **6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:** None **7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:** Med/High Risk Level **OTHER AREAS** **1. SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:** Direct supervision is provided DON, M.D., ARNP, COO, Executive Director and Clinical Director on an ongoing basis. **2. PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS:** Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principle functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of the all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. **3. REASON FOR JOB RESPONSIBILTY/FUNCTION:** To provide appropriate nursing care for clients **SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION** - Assist in completing the following documentation: Admission Note, Nursing Assessment, Pre-Screen Testing - Transcribes Physician’s Orders and Implements all Medical Protocols as ordered. - Confers with and assists the Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist. - Makes appropriate referrals. - Attends and participate in all “in-service” functions. - Assists with emergency situations and makes immediate referrals. - Provides documentation which reflects services for each client in accordance with licensure standards. - Maintains the Confidential nature of all clients and facility activities. - Maintains required Training and Continuing Education. - Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct. - Complies with all Clean Recovery Centers Policies and Procedures. - Performs any other tasks outlined in accordance with 65D-30. - Meets with clients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required. - Effectively communicates concerns about client health to the Clinical director and follows up as necessary. - Under the supervision of t…