LPN Park Place - Part Time

Adult Residential Treatment Facility

$28.84 - $39.34

Part Time; 24 - 32 hours a week

Schedule Options: some flexibility on days of the week within swing shift hours

Swing Shift 3pm - 11pm: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Swing Shift 3pm - 11pm: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 
 

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified LPN to join our Adult Residential Treatment Facility in Tacoma, WA.

Part Time Benefits - Tuition assistance (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week), Continuing Education  Assistance (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week), Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Part time sick and vacation leave, Bereavement Leave, 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Repayment (for teammates working an average of 20hrs a week), Life Insurance (voluntary), Long Term Disability (Voluntary)

Scope

Provide nursing and medical services. Serves as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and medical services to clients
• Provide education regarding prescribed treatment
• Document in the progress notes the provision of care and the clinical and behavioral observations of clients
• Administer and document medications, adhering to state and program guidelines
• Provide first aid and emergency medical care as needed, following program guidelines
• Transcribe provider orders, following program protocols
• Measure and document client vital signs
• Other duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the Washington State Board of Nursing
• Attend all mandatory meetings
• Maintain licensure, certification and other requirements for the position.
• Observe and assess clients in terms of therapeutic response to medication and the nursing care plan.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as appropriate
• Assist in monitoring and documenting medical supplies, floor stock, and pharmacy communication.
• Assist in all aspects of the laboratory specimen, collection and throughput.
• Adhere to program’s infection control policy and protocols.
• Plan and lead educational and information groups for clients as assigned.
• Work to ensure effective communication among team members during and between shifts.
• Coordinate with school and staff regarding outside medical appointments and activities.
• Transport and attend medical appointments with residents
• Work with team members to create and contribute to a positive learning environment for all

Competencies

• Adhere to the incident reporting process and safety protocols.  
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• Understands and respects diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
• Demonstrates ethical decision-making skills and appropriate boundaries. 
• Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
• Ability to receive consultation and apply feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment. 
• Develops and maintains a self-care plan, seeks supervision when needed and recognizes signs of burnout. 
• Ability to complete paperwork and documentation within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
• Ability to apply appropriate codes to patient care services as outlined by program guidelines. 
• Compliance with competencies determined by Nursing Director.
• Participate in competency trainings identified by Human Resources and assigned program. 
• Observe and assess clients in terms of therapeutic response to medication and the nursing care plan.