Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Addiction's Treatment Program

Salary: $26.19 - $30.64 Hourly
Location : Addictions Treatment & Crisis Care Program Building, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 16450
Department: Health Department
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
General Description
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
Summary
Responsible for providing nursing care to people with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses in a 24-hour behavioral health residential program, including intake assessments, administering medications, and ongoing medical care, under direction of RN and medical provider. Responsible for direct care of clients, including crisis intervention and triage on admission, participating in developing treatment plans with clients, and providing emergency assessment for possible hospitalizations. Responsible for supporting medical and psychiatric providers on the unit.
Essential Functions

• Provides triage and medical screening for admissions to the program, under direction of RN and medical provider.
• Provides professional nursing care, including administering medications, according to provider's orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies of the department.
• Recognizes and interprets symptoms of clients' conditions, reports to appropriate personnel and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments.
• Conducting point of care testing.
• Monitors the collection of urine specimens according to standard precautions.
• Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, medications treatments; reports on the condition of clients; observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety.
• Participates in staff meetings and provides input regarding the client's physical condition.
• Is responsible for arranging clinic appointments, chest x-rays, laboratory work and other medical appointments.
• Makes arrangements for medical transfer of patients to other treatment facilities, as necessary.
• Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
• Involved in quality improvement activities on an ongoing basis.
• Takes a personal stake in the success of the program.
• Focuses on client empowerment in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment needs.
• Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
• Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
• Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
• May assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and seminars to facilitate professional growth and maintain licensure if required.
• Must meet minimum productivity expectations.
• Maintains an awareness of and professional involvement/collaboration with community resources.
• Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• One year experience as an LPN required; one year experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Supplemental Information
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at https://lchdcareers.com.
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at
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