Job Description
Isaiah House is looking for a dedicated and driven person to take on the role of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our center in WIllisburg, KY.
Isaiah House is a faith-based, nonprofit with a competitive edge, delivering one of the most effective substance use disorder treatment facilities in the state of KY.
Employees receive benefits that include:
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Basic life insurance at NO COST to you
· 401(k) matching
· Paid holidays
· Two-week vacation/sick pay on day of hire
· Weekly payday
· The joy and satisfaction of working for a company with a higher purpose!
Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to clients at Isaiah House and assessing their well-being as part of a larger medical team. Duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history and assisting patients with hygiene.
Job duties:
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.
- Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact on the individual and their family.
- Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
- Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.
- Take vitals.
- Administer medication to clients as directed.
- Charting for insurance purposes.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward residents, staff, and volunteers.
- Handle crisis situations in a calm, supportive manner.
- Create a safe and healthy environment for clients.
- Valid LPN license.
- Valid driver's license.
- Self-motivated.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and stay on schedule.
- Ability to enforce program requirements.
- Problem solving abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to complete and submit reports
- Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.
- Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.