Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Paterson, New Jersey at Catholic Charities-Straight & Narrow Inc (SN)

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.

LPN (Per Diem) All Shifts 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am

Location: Paterson, NJ

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Registered Nurse.

2. Telephone/Walk-in screenings

3. Dispensing medications to Detox clients and residential clients as per doctor’s order.

4. Recording Doctor’s written orders on the medication sheet.

5. Ordering prescribed medication from the pharmacy.

6. Answering and monitoring calls, in house and outside calls properly.

7. Reports all problems as well as concerns to the RN on duty.

8. Count controlled dangerous substances and record.

9. Maintain par levels on all stock medications.

10. Maintain syringe count on a per Straight and Narrow policy and procedure

11. Maintaining documentation in nurse’s notes.

12. Attending all scheduled nurse’s meetings and in-services.

13. Interview clients upon admission, obtaining information on medical history and substance abuse history for RN assessment notes.

14. Maintains a safe environment for all clients and is familiar with disaster and fire drills.

15. Follow up with medical slip issues.

16. Participates in discharge planning in conjunction with RN and the counselor.

Please note Exceptions

• The RN does all initial Detox and Clinical assessments, but ongoing care is done by RN’s/LPN’s.

• All charge nurses for each shift is an RN.

• All verbal phone orders are received by an RN only

Benefits:

For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC/CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing; Medical/Surgical experience; Current license as an LPN in the state of NJ