Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (Substance Abuse)

Company: The GEO Group
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

Part-time LPN (Detox) job opening at Southwood Interventions. We are seeking energetic, compassionate, hopeful LPNs to assist with detox admissions and provide patient care support during detoxification process including pre-screening, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, monitoring of patient, administering drugs, medications, treatments, and tests. This position will be working with patients in a detox environment and will require candidates to be sensitive to difficulties of clients undergoing social and physical treatment in this environment. Essential Functions: - Identifies normal versus abnormal physical issues of patients and supports assessment. - Administers medications as indicated. Documents medication therapy and maintains appropriate records pertaining to controlled substances- (Dispensing Methadone and other detoxification medicines) - Recognizes change in patient physical and emotional status and reports appropriate information to the appropriate personnel. - Demonstrates an understanding of the purpose of medication in treatment and assesses the patient for anticipated actions. Contraindications and side effects. Schedule: - Looking for P/T LPN to work 3 pm - 11 pm shift on Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Looking for P/T LPN to work 11 pm - 7 am shift on Saturday & 3 pm - 11 pm shift on Tuesday Minimum Requirements: - The following education requirements are acceptable for this classification including: - Licensed practical nurse license to practice in the appropriate State by the board in which the program/facility resides. - One year related experience in the juvenile field. - Trainer certification eligible or current certification in CPR/First Aid. Other Qualifications: - At least twenty-one (21) years of age. - Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI). - Non-communicable diseases physical exam. - Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence. - Valid registered vehicle insurance. - Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. Equal Opportunity Employer. City: Chicago Country: USA State: Illinois

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