Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Zinnia Health
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Type
Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Description
Competitive PayRelocation availableTuition/Education
ReimbursementCompetitive Benefits & 401kValues: Integrity,
Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day
SUMMARYThe 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 patient's
progress and treatment plans.* Discharge patients in accordance
with established policy.* Carry out administrative procedures in
compliance with program policies.* Serve as role model.* Perform
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSTo 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 attainment of applicable state Nurse's license.*
Skill in implementing 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/EXPERIENCENursing degree from an accredited institution
or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSValid Licensed Practical Nurse license or
above.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters 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.
Salary Description
$35+ an hour
Keywords: Zinnia Health, South Bend , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , South Bend, Indiana
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