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Competitive Pay
Competitive Benefits & 401k
Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day
SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and nursing care services to patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assess each patient's individual needs on the basis of assessment and data collection to ensure proper admission.
* Implement doctor's orders, administer specified medication, monitor and record vital signs, and maintain medical/ nursing records.
* Utilize EHR effectively and efficiently.
* Direct duties of Treatment Assistants.
* Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.
* Communicate with counseling staff on a regular basis regarding patients' progress and treatment plans.
* Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.
* Carry out administrative procedures in compliance with program policies.
* Serve as a role model.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Knowledge obtained through the attainment of applicable state Nurse's license.
* Skill in implementing the nursing protocol.
* Skill in patient assessment.
* Ability to assign and direct work.
* Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.
* Ability to work and communicate with others.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Nursing degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license or above.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
REGULARLY REQUIRED: to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
The work environment is that of a detoxification facility for substance-abusing populations.
- Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases
Zinnia Health's leadership is committed to equal employment opportunities and our diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants at all levels will receive consideration of employment based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. All of our personnel actions are administered using the same principles.
Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have: (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.