Job Description

Malvern Treatment Centers is looking for a PRN LPN or RN to work the day shift, picking up shifts as needed. Malvern Treatment Centers has recently increased our shift differential amounts and our shift differentials now start at 3:00pm!

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for organizing and delivering individualized, professional nursing care to all patients as assigned. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, he or she provides nursing care following the multidisciplinary treatment plan, the policies and procedures of Malvern Treatment Centers, and the Nurse Practice Act. In addition, the Nurse maintains standards of nursing care as established, participates in patient teaching, and coordinates discharge planning.



The ideal candidate for this position is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, holds a current and unencumbered license as an LPN in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and has some clinical experience in the treatment of addiction (preferred). In addition, current CPR certification and knowledge of the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program and Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities standards is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies and provides written assessments of patients on admission and throughout treatment


Documents current needs/problems and past medical, psychiatric, drug, and alcohol history and ensures assessment addresses bio-psychosocial needs


Completes multidisciplinary assessments when needed


Identifies and evaluates patients' learning needs, ability, and readiness to learn and documents properly, ensuring that each is addressed during treatment


Formulates and uses a written nursing care plan based on diagnosis, special patient outcomes, and appropriate nursing measures


Integrates plan with multidisciplinary team and patient, including medical problems, medication, diet, and self care needs


Demonstrates appropriate application of nursing skills during detoxification by assessing the patient's needs for medication based on withdrawal symptoms as ordered by the physician


Administers and accounts for medications and controlled drugs in the appropriate place and orders new medications and replaces stock medications as needed


Provides for patient safety through preventative measures


Implements fire safety, infection control, and isolation procedures when appropriate, including disposal of hazardous waste


Responds to and directs emergency situations when necessary


Implements internal and external disaster plans when necessary


Oversees and helps provide instruction for patients, including explanation of procedures, treatments, and medications, provides educational literature to patients, and meets with them individually


Responds to and implements special precautions/interventions for suicidal, homicidal, or aggressive patients until patient can be transferred


Interacts with co-workers in a helpful manner that contributes to high morale


Assesses, evaluates, and revises the written plan of care, ensuring identification of problems as well as patient response to interventions


Delegates duties to staff members appropriately after assessing patient needs and varying skill level of staff members


Obtains and transcribes physician orders in an accurate and timely fashion and carries them out in a timely manner


Demonstrates flexibility regarding unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, and scheduling changes


Participates in continuing education to reach professional growth objectives by attending in-services and other training opportunities


Acts as a resource regarding patient care and specialty areas (setting up consults, calling for study results, etc.)


Participates in task forces and committees as assigned


Helps problem solve with other team members


During off hours, performs duties of other departments to ensure smooth functioning of facility and adequate patient care


Follows all infection control practices


May give direction and provide feedback on the performance of Clinical Aides


Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

This position is a full time, benefit eligible position. Benefits offered include, but not limited to:

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401K plan with company match

Graduate of an accredited LPN/RN program.


Current LPN/RN licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.


Clinical experience in the treatment of addiction is preferred


Knowledge of the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program and Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities standards


Strong organization skills with a proven ability to multi-task and manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment


Able to work in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients in order to gain confidence and cooperation


Demonstrated proficiency at educating, communicating, and empathizing with patients, answering questions and concerns in a manner that is respectful


Communication and interpersonal skills to develop relationships with patients, staff, and providers


Able to problem solve and work effectively with others


Able to function calmly in crisis situations


Current CPR certification




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