Safe Harbor Recovery Center
· Full TimeLPN- FT Days
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The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides direct, individualized nursing care under supervision, ensuring client safety, and adhering to facility policies. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans, administering medications, documenting client progress, and participating in team conferences. The role also involves assisting with patient admissions and discharges, leading health education groups, and ensuring high standards of therapeutic environments.
LPN - FT Days
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Job Description:
- Work under the direction of a qualified professional nurse
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
- Communicate and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure high client safety standards and maintain a therapeutic environment
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to clients
- Assist in health and psychiatric teaching for clients and families
- Share responsibility for nursing care plans
- Communicate effectively with medical staff and participate in team conferences
- Prepare, administer, and document medications accurately
- Observe and report any clinical or physical changes to the R.N. in charge
- Perform vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring
Additional Duties:
- Assist with patient admissions and discharges
- Lead health and psycho-social education groups
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program required
- One or more years' nursing experience preferred
- Knowledge and experience with psychotropic medications and administration procedures
- Ability to apply nursing standards in a recovery setting
- Valid practical/vocational nursing license
- CPR and de-escalation certification required
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to patient care
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