Description
**Req Number** 135364
FlexStaff is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our client's team, an addiction treatment center located in Brooklyn, NY. This is a temporary full-time position with various shifts available to accommodate different schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Administer skilled nursing care to patients under the supervision of the RN.
- Ensure timely and accurate administration of medications following Safe Nursing Practice standards and provider's orders.
- Document individual patient progress notes, including COWS scores, CIWA scores, and vital signs.
- Record patient activities such as admissions, discharges, transfers, and ER visits in the EMR.
- Monitor and document patients' detox progress and behavioral responses in medical records.
- Document treatment interventions and patient responses in medical records.
- Educate patients on medications and document their comprehension and compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on changes to patient treatment plans.
- Perform daily checks on emergency equipment like the Emergency Drug Box and Oxygen Tank.
- Conduct unit inventory assessments of medications, supplies, equipment, and stationery.
- Prepare nightly diet order forms for the unit.
Skills:
- Experience in an addiction treatment setting preferred.
- Proficiency in medical terminology and medical-surgical procedures.
- Ability to work in an Inpatient or ICU setting.
- Capability to lift and assist patients as needed.
- Familiarity with geriatric care practices.
- Knowledge of suturing techniques is a plus.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Diploma from an NLN accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Current and valid NYS LPN License in good standing.
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in Substance Abuse or Psychiatry.
The salary range for this position is $36.5-$36.5/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Compensation Information:
$36.5 / Hourly - $36.5 / Hourly
Starting At: 36.5 Hourly
Up To: 36.5 Hourly
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