The Psychiatric /Substance Use Disorder LPN is responsible and accountable for the applicationof the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unitof a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsiblefor care in community settings.The LPN mustdemonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and incollaboration with the care team.Position Details:
Position: Psychiatric LPN (Substance Use Disorder / Crisis Stabilization)
Location: Columbia, MD
Contract Length: 8+ weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Nights 7p-7:30a, 36 hours/week, every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Must have 1+ years of experience in Addictions and/or crisis stabilization
Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
Responsible for all issues pertaining to the administration and ordering of medication, blood draws, nursing assessments, and patient care (as applicable per state regulations)
Responsible for taking medication orders and transcribing to MAR, administration of medications, ordering medications from the pharmacy, daily count of stock medications and narcotics, and keeping Medication Room up to agency standards (as applicable per state regulations)
Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and weight per program guidelines as well as blood draws (as applicable per state regulation) and completing required paperwork
Responsible for taking urine samples as needed and completing all necessary paperwork and following nursing standards related to this process
Maintains the integrity of the clinical record through timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork
Documentation required is program-specific and employee shall submit paperwork to appropriate departments as required
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current LPN license in state of assignment
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Next Steps:
For more details on this position, press "apply" and submit your resume. We'll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.