Part Time Nurse (Lpn)

• Interfaces with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.
• Maintains absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication that is supplied or administered in inventory.
• Assists the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required.
• Collects fees and performs daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier position.
• Conducts an actual sight and counts inventory of the medication supply daily.
• Ensures disposal of medical waste through the proper protocol.
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Observes the patient's demeanor prior to dosing.
• Actively participates in CARF preparation and state audit process.
• Administers appropriate lab tests as required including patient vital signs, TB tests when required, and collects data for review by the Medical Director or RN.
• Schedules and screens patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Maintains absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Supplies and administers medication pursuant to physician order and records dosage administered in the medical record.

Benefits:

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Active LPN nursing license in the state of Oregon.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology General nursing knowledge, and techniques. Basic mathematics skills. Must be computer literate and have basic knowledge of all Microsoft products including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Must have basic typing skills.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year direct patient contact. Prior experience in the clinical environment is helpful.