Licensed Practical Nurse - Bayou Vista

Licensed Practical Nurse*Day and evening shifts availableAt OHL, weknow nursing is a helping profession. Put your skills to use helping ourclients attain, maintain, and restore health. OHL is a dynamic, multi-facetedbehavioral healthcare facility with high client impact and high personalreward. Join us in making adifference!Job SummaryOdyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to work days (7am-7pm). The Licensed Practical Nurse works with agency clients in the Fairview Program. The Licensed Practical Nurse orients clients to the agency and the expectations of services which are to be received through the medical staff and managing the agency clients' medical care. The Licensed Practical Nurse facilitates health care services as a support to the clients' own self-management. All residents are responsible for their own health care services and management of their medication administration and supply of that medication. It is not the policy of the agency to provide all medical services to agency residents.Responsibilities and DutiesIt is the duty and responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse to:assess potential residents for appropriateness for the treatment program;complete an updated assessment on each client after admissions;complete a medical treatment/discharge plan based on updated assessment;communicate the treatment plan with the treatment team upon admission and on a monthly basis;provide on-going health education to all residents as outlined in the Fairview program manual;provide on-going assessment of acute medical/nursing needs of all residents and refers residents to appropriate treatment centers;monitor prescribed medication consumption and treatments that includes assessing resident knowledge and understanding of medication and treatment regimens, as well as, accuracy of administration;coordinate the management of patient's medication stock including pharmacy pick-up and drop-off of meds, calling in refills for clients, and upkeep of how medication is stored;conduct urine drug screens on all residents as directed to do so;conduct weekly psycho education classes;follow treatment care plans set forth by the medical staff;document all pertinent health related information about residents on the resident chart that is done routinely and according to nursing standards of practice;complete Incident Report form before the end of a shift if applicable; andmaintain HIPAA guidelines; andperform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum qualifications include the following:LPN licenseHealthcare CPRMust be able to work independently with limited supervisionMust be able to handle a large caseload of medication management for clients PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred qualifications include the following:Substance Abuse treatment experienceResidential substance abuse program experience.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive Compensation and Benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status