LPN

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

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.