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Why You'll Love This Job

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs as a licensed care giver and assumes responsibility and accountability for clients well-being.

Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
  • Provide appropriate nursing services and education to clients.
  • Observe, record, and reports to the appropriate person any symptoms, reactions and changes in a client’s condition.
  • Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures
  • Receives and transcribes physician order to client charts.
  • Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting the care provided and the response to that care.
  • Participate in report at shift change.
  • Administer Mantoux upon admission.
  • Complete scheduled weekly updates.
  • Complete scheduled chart audits.
  • Maintain complicacy with the Minnesota Department of Health regulations.
  • Attends and participates in staff in-services and meetings.
  • Nurses may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must have an LPN license.
  • Minimum 1 yr experience in a chemical dependency facility and
  • 2-3 years related experience required, or
  • any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must know or be willing to receive training on all parts and the implications of MN Statute 245G as well as all other required rules and regulations.
  • Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation,      programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.
  • Know and understand the implications of all Minnesota Department of Health regulations.
  • CPR and first aid certified.
  • On-going training on of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
  • Computer literate.
  • Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
  • Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
  • Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
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Job Number: 151301