Licensed Practical Nurse Community/Residential - Women Addiction (sevencounties)

Job Description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Dispenses and administers prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered.
• Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results.
• Monitors and attends to the physical needs of clients.
• Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
• Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc.
• Maintains client medical record/charts relating to admissions and discharges.
• Transcribes MD or APRN orders and obtains requested medical information relating to clients.
• Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis.
• Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by MD or APRN.
• Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.
• Administers tuberculosis screening tests, documents the results, and alerts supervisors and medical personnel of unusual circumstances.
• Knowledge of detoxification programs and treatment, chemical dependency issues and related established standards, regulations, and procedures around chemical dependency
• Provide back-up coverage to Medication Assisted Treatment programs, when requested

​EDUCATION

• Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
• License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky

EXPERIENCE

• Up to six months nursing experience.
• Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency and established standards, regulations, and procedures for treatment
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• If assigned to addictions treatment, knowledge of detoxification programs and treatment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.  
• Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients/patients.  
• Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. 

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being