LPN
Detroit, MI
Full Time
Mid Level
Position: Medical Healthcare Provider
Reports to: Medical Team Leader
Purpose:
Aid clients with medical needs.
Summary:
Provide health care services to Harbor Light detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Policies and Procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Computer Skills:
Reports to: Medical Team Leader
Purpose:
Aid clients with medical needs.
Summary:
Provide health care services to Harbor Light detox and program clients according to professional standards and The Salvation Army Harbor Light Policies and Procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all inquires with regards to information, referral, and/or possible admission
- Conduct pre-admission screenings of potential clients for detoxification services, schedule detoxification admissions according to Harbor Light admission criteria
- Conduct client admissions/discharges to detoxification and residential programs, including completion of all required medical documents
- Provide general health care of clients which includes but is not necessarily limited to: a) administering and recording medications as prescribed by attending physicians, b) perform vital sign checks and document results
- Take appropriate action as directed by attending physician to ensure clients medical stability and in cases of emergency facilitate assistance per Harbor Light protocol.
- Assist Medical Director or designate in the provision of medical services
- Work with the treatment team to maintain order, discipline, and a substance free environment
- Attend all required staff meetings; training sessions, seminars and/or workshops for staff development
- Maintain records, charts, logs and all other pertinent data for the medical unit on a daily basis
Qualifications:
- Possess working knowledge of Occupation, Safety, and Health Administration standards and Universal Precautions
- Possess good communication skills
- TB Test and police clearance required
- Authorization to work within The United States
Education/Experience:
- Experience in substance abuse preferred
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and email
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
- Reasoning Ability:
- Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
- Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess one of the following Michigan licenses: Registered Nurse, Practical Nurse, EMT, or Paramedic
- Physical Demands:
- Ability to life 25 pounds
- Frequent walking, bending, standing, and sitting for long periods of time
- Capability to visually evaluate and observe people and inspect packages and events
- The ability to hear and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Work Environment:
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazards
- In addition: Must be highly organized, motivated, a self starter with the ability to multi-task, be creative.
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