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The Licensed Practical Nurse administers medications as prescribed by the clients physician and documents administration and dispensing of medication in accordance with Battlefords Treatment Centre policies and procedures.
OPERATIONAL DUTIES
Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift. Phone the preferred pharmacy with any issues or questions in regard to client medication.
Check the Rights for safety in giving medications.
Dispenses client medication during scheduled times.
Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice.
LPNs are the liaison between our preferred pharmacy and Battlefords Treatment Centre. Submit new clients prescriptions to the pharmacy for refills and initial prescriptions. Receive all medication refills and new prescriptions from the pharmacist once a week.
Communicate with the Addiction Counsellors regarding any med changes for the client during treatment.
Dead med any restricted medications from the clients or unused prescriptions.
Enter new client medication information into the database.
File medication documentation into each client file.
Attend staff meetings and any other applicable staff meetings and training.
Gather and organize medication for clients that are leaving treatment.
Acknowledge and comply with staff communication protocols.
Adhere to established Battlefords Treatment Centre policies, code of professional conduct, and code of ethics which holds all staff accountable for their behavior and professionalism.
Identify and report immediately to your supervisor any inappropriate and unethical behavior witnessed of staff or clientele.
Support the Accreditation process and adhere to all Accreditation processes and standards as per the Canadian Accredit
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Licensure by the appropriate province or territory of work
Work Setting
- Rehabilitation centre
Area Of Specialization
- Drug addiction
Registered Nursing Assistant Specific Skills
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Distribute medication to patients
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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