American Addiction Centers Hiring for Admissions Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Worcester, Massachusetts Full Time

AdCare, a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers, Inc., is a for-profit substance abuse disorder treatment facility located at 107 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA. For over 45 years, AdCare has been helping individuals and families struggling with alcohol and drug use, one life at a time. The AdCare name represents innovation, quality, and cost efficiency in treating alcohol and drug dependency. We are committed to improving the lives of our patients and their families by providing safe, effective, recovery-based alcohol and drug treatment.

Our addiction recovery center(s) provide a comprehensive approach to care. AdCare’s integrated system of care offers a range of accessible treatment centers including a 114-bed inpatient hospital and several conveniently located outpatient sites located throughout the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. When you join AdCare, you become part of our family. AdCare seeks talented individuals who are passionate, empathetic, engaged in their work and dedicated to serving people. Together, we can enable our patients to live happier and healthier lives. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Job Summary

Admissions LPN Full Time postion with every other weekend required. The Admissions LPN is responsible for admitting all incoming patients from greeting them in the admissions department to admitting them to the unit. This position assesses patients,conducts precertification evaluations, and implements specific detoxification protocols, as designated by the Medical Director. The LPN is also responsible for recording and administering all medications prescribed to clients. Must follow all policies and procedures for clinical documentation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, communicate and understand directions in English.

• Demonstrates accuracy in taking manual vital signs. Strong interpersonal skills are required to gather information from individuals, build relationships, intervene in difficult situations and provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to prioritize, organize and multitask.

• Computer literate.

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

• Knowledge of addiction and chemical dependency.

• Ability to use defibrillation equipment.

• Must have excellent nursing skills.

• Experience working in detox, addiction, and mental health environments is preferred.

• LPN license and CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements

“AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws”

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.

Job ID: 2022-5935

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