Job Description

Internal Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is the ideal position for a nurse that is looking to travel and enjoy flexibility while enjoying the benefits of organizational stability. This position may travel to any RCA inpatient. Location LPNs render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Plans and provides nursing care for patients. Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients. Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary. Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain. Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders. Maintains patient confidentiality. Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner. Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, taking into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals. Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues. Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts an appropriate analysis, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges. Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Nursing professionals must be able to work in collaboration with other health professionals and leaders from other disciplines. Assignment lengths vary, but will range from 2-13 weeks+

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Active LPN compact license
• Active Massachusetts and Illinois RN license or willingness to get it
• Current CPR or BLS certification preferred (or must complete during orientation period)
• 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance use treatment or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems preferred.
• CARN certification preferred.
• Competent to perform CLIA waived testing.
• Competent to screen/assess for suicide ideation and aggression.
• Able to safely administer medications including controlled substances.
• Experience as travel nurse preferred
• Lives within 50 miles of RCA location preferred
• Must be willing to work varied shifts

Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written exchange of information. Registered nurses must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, their patients' families, physicians, professional associates, and the health care system.

Patient Care: Patient care includes age-appropriate assessment, evaluation and management. Registered Nurses must demonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands for Registered Nurses Heavy Lifting 50 lbs. and over (intermittently); carrying up to 45 lbs. (intermittently); repeated bending; straight pulling up to 45 lbs. (intermittently); straight pushing up to 45. (intermittently); stooping (intermittently); squatting (intermittently); kneeling (occasionally); use of both arms; use of both hands; use of fingers; overhead work, both arms (intermittently); prolonged walking (up to 4 hours/day); prolonged standing (up to 4 hours/day); sitting (up to 2 hours/day); distanced vision - correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; near vision - correctable to read newsprint at 13-16 inches; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing - ability to hear and understand the spoken voice from a distance of 8 feet. Emotional and mental stability; ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the position and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Ability to administer at least 2 consecutive minutes of quality CPR.

Travel: Travel is extensive and may be up to 100%.

Shift Hours

variable