Licensed Practical Nurse / Residential Addiction Services

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time LPN to join our team in our Residential Addiction Services Department. This position offers 36 hours per week on Nights and Weekends. Our ideal candidate for this role will have experience in Behavioral Health or Addiction Services.

With an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement, we invite you to explore this FULL-TIME LPN opportunity today! Build your career at UPMC Chautauqua!

Our Residential Services Department is an Ambulatory Residential Addiction Services unit certified by the State of New York's Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and is designed to support individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder. The Residential program is a 20-bed unit comprised of multiple common areas consisting of dining room & kitchen, group room, TV and Computer rooms, art therapy room, access to gym, and space for indoor recreational activities. Our program uses evidenced based programming combined with vocational and wellness therapies to create person centered environment. The staffing is comprised of Psychiatrist, Physician Assistant, Nurses (RN's& LPN's), Counselors, Milieu Therapists, Supportive Employment Specialist, Psych Associates, Personal Care Technicians, and Peer Specialists to serve all the various needs of a client during their course of treatment.

Sign-On Bonus Details: $ $7,500 with one or more years of LPN experience.

Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

Responsibilities

Professional Growth Maintain current CPR certification at Health Care Provider level. Constructively receive feedback and direction. Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director. Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs. Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serve as a preceptor for new staff members. Request assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures prior to performing new or challenging skills. Request assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by unit director. Participate in project and committee work. Transformational Leadership Suggest and support changes within the department. Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges. Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Collaborative Practice Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies. Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Participate in health care conferences. Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients. Care Delivery Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care. Provide appropriate, direct patient care. Give injections, take vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress wounds and administer medication. Comply with established medication use policies. Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge. Communicate effectively with patients and families about hospital stay and home care concerns. Instruct and demonstrate care. Discuss any patient or family concerns with RN in charge so that issue can be appropriately addressed. Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information. Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, family members, visitors and staff members.

Basic computer skills necessary to input patient care orders and medical record documentation.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

CCMC within 60 days of hire or transfer and annually thereafter

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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