Full Time Temp to Hire - LPN - 11:00pm - 7:00am

at  Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OTHERS’ LIVES? THEN COME JOIN THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW TEAM!

Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential/Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.
Full Time Temp to Hire LPN -
Schedule per week: 11:00pm - 7:00am (Every other weekend required)
Location: Paterson, NJ

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing; Medical/Surgical experience; Current license as an LPN in the state of NJ. Knowledge of transcribing doctor’s orders is essential. Good interpersonal skills are essential.

• Assists the Registered Nurse.
• Telephone/Walk-in screenings
• Dispensing medications to Detox clients and residential clients as per doctor’s order.
• Recording Doctor’s written orders on the medication sheet.
• Ordering prescribed medication from the pharmacy.
• Answering and monitoring calls, in house and outside calls properly.
• Reports all problems as well as concerns to the RN on duty.
• Count controlled dangerous substances and record.
• Maintain par levels on all stock medications.
• Maintain syringe count on a per Straight and Narrow policy and procedure
• Maintaining documentation in nurse’s notes.
• Attending all scheduled nurse’s meetings and in-services.
• Interview clients upon admission, obtaining information on medical history and substance abuse history for RN assessment notes.
• Maintains a safe environment for all clients and is familiar with disaster and fire drills
• Follow up with medical slip issues
• Participates in discharge planning in conjunction with RN and the counselor.
• Other duties as assigned