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Want to make a difference in the life of a young person? As a Student Assistance Program Specialist at Caron, you’ll join a diverse team of over 75 behavioral health professionals and educators. &nbsp;Our Specialists provide services to kids K-12, as well as college students and even athletes.This position is rooted at the very heart of our communities. You’ll work on-site at local schools and child serving agencies to provide the behavioral health support young people need, from prevention of high-risk behaviors to intervention services related to substance use and mental health concerns. Working in collaboration with the school professionals and parents is a primary aspect of the position, and our goal is to build resilience for the young people we work with.This position offers a full-time (37.5 weekly hours), seasonal work schedule.&nbsp; We offer work hours within a traditional school-year schedule, meaning your summers are free.&nbsp; Applicants should possess at least one year of experience working with youth in an educational or public health setting, and a solid understanding of the effects substance use, including nicotine, has on their development.This position is contracted for the Berks County Schools. Starting salary between $40,000-$42,000, depending on education level and experience. Salary for the position is based on working 1,575 hours during the school year. Salary is paid over 12-month period.&nbsp;DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide consultation, assessment&nbsp; case management and referral for students identified by the student assistance teams in each individual school when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical assistance (i.e. Team Maintenance session’s etc.) to all school SAP teams requesting such.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate entrance to treatment programs for students and school districts when needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver&nbsp;Project CONNECT&nbsp;and approved student assistance curriculums to schools and other agencies when requested. This delivery involves group, individual, classroom and assembly facilitation.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide in-services on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to faculty or agency staff when requested.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide parent education on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs when requested.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in staff meetings and report progress as well as areas of concern.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete all documentation&nbsp;(i.e. KIT entries, reporting etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;and submit to supervisor.&nbsp;</li><li>Market and promote programs to all schools as requested by supervisor.&nbsp;</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignments of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:<ul><li>The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to present to audiences in large and small group settings, which may&nbsp;require&nbsp;long periods of time and be of multiple presentations.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.&nbsp;</li></ul>EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE&nbsp;QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in human service, social work and/or education or related field required.&nbsp;</li><li>A minimum of 1 year working with adolescents preferably in a school-based or public health setting.&nbsp;</li><li>Education related to adolescent development and chemical dependency.&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of the&nbsp;Project CONNECT Facilitator Training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of Caron’s Commonwealth Approved Student Assistance Program training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>To complete other trainings as assigned such as Life Skills, and PATHS.&nbsp;</li><li>If in recovery,&nbsp;2&nbsp;years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Effective communication skills including interactive public speaking and active listening skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft products and its network components.&nbsp;</li><li>Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale.&nbsp; Further, must be able to promote services in the media such as radio, print and television.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of various 12-step fellowships, upon hire.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of adolescent development.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of chemical dependency, and tobacco cessation and the impact of this on school-based services.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Caron Treatment Centers

Behavioral Health Specialist

Want to make a difference in the life of a young person? As a Student Assistance Program Specialist at Caron, you’ll join a diverse team of over 75 behavioral health professionals and educators. &nbsp;Our Specialists provide services to kids K-12, as well as college students and even athletes.This position is rooted at the very heart of our communities. You’ll work on-site at local schools and child serving agencies to provide the behavioral health support young people need, from prevention of high-risk behaviors to intervention services related to substance use and mental health concerns. Working in collaboration with the school professionals and parents is a primary aspect of the position, and our goal is to build resilience for the young people we work with.This position offers a full-time (37.5 weekly hours), seasonal work schedule.&nbsp; We offer work hours within a traditional school-year schedule, meaning your summers are free.&nbsp; Applicants should possess at least one year of experience working with youth in an educational or public health setting, and a solid understanding of the effects substance use, including nicotine, has on their development.This position is contracted for the Solanco School District. Starting salary between $40,000-$42,000, depending on education level and experience. Salary for the position is based on working 1,575 hours during the school year. Salary is paid over 12-month period.&nbsp;DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide consultation, assessment&nbsp; case management and referral for students identified by the student assistance teams in each individual school when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical assistance (i.e. Team Maintenance session’s etc.) to all school SAP teams requesting such.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate entrance to treatment programs for students and school districts when needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver&nbsp;Project CONNECT&nbsp;and approved student assistance curriculums to schools and other agencies when requested. This delivery involves group, individual, classroom and assembly facilitation.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide in-services on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to faculty or agency staff when requested.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide parent education on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs when requested.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in staff meetings and report progress as well as areas of concern.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete all documentation&nbsp;(i.e. KIT entries, reporting etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;and submit to supervisor.&nbsp;</li><li>Market and promote programs to all schools as requested by supervisor.&nbsp;</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignments of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:<ul><li>The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to present to audiences in large and small group settings, which may&nbsp;require&nbsp;long periods of time and be of multiple presentations.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.&nbsp;</li></ul>EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE&nbsp;QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in human service, social work and/or education or related field required.&nbsp;</li><li>A minimum of 1 year working with adolescents preferably in a school-based or public health setting.&nbsp;</li><li>Education related to adolescent development and chemical dependency.&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of the&nbsp;Project CONNECT Facilitator Training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of Caron’s Commonwealth Approved Student Assistance Program training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>To complete other trainings as assigned such as Life Skills, and PATHS.&nbsp;</li><li>If in recovery,&nbsp;2&nbsp;years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Effective communication skills including interactive public speaking and active listening skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft products and its network components.&nbsp;</li><li>Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale.&nbsp; Further, must be able to promote services in the media such as radio, print and television.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of various 12-step fellowships, upon hire.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of adolescent development.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of chemical dependency, and tobacco cessation and the impact of this on school-based services.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek’s Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation. Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.Full time - evening/night shift!Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by:</li><li>Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports</li><li>Keeping the physicians informed of patient’s conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs</li><li>Correctly entering and taking off physician orders</li><li>Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel</li><li>Organizing and delegating patient care activities</li><li>Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician</li><li>Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report</li><li>Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron.</li><li>Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policies.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Provide support services for patient care issues to staff at other Caron facilities.</li><li>Maintain adequate staffing for each shift.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as RN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>Current Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) certification preferred.</li><li>1-3 years’ experience working as an RN preferably in ER, acute care or mental health setting</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND102

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Position will work full time evening 2nd shift, and will rotate every other weekend and occasional holidays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, professional growth and development, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust&nbsp;medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!&nbsp;Up to $28/hour plus shift differential!Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reports pertinent observations in regard to individual patient care needs and makes suggestions regarding medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing LOC and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Prepare patients for examination: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc., following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts. Accurately and in a timely manner orders medication from the pharmacy as directed by physician order, to replenish stock, and/or refill patient medications.</li><li>Correctly enter, take off, and implement physician orders.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans, if applicable.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN weekly meetings with patients for assigned units, if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform diagnostic screening tests as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately perform and/or reviews triage information including accurate and thorough D&amp;A history and contact the physician for admission medical orders.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policy.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, if applicable.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Notify the physician in an appropriate and timely manner of changes in the patient’s medical condition.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean, organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>1-2 years’ experience working as an LPN</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND101

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Full Time, 2nd Shift

Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, professional growth and development, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!Position will be full time, working Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm. Candidates can work a hybrid schedule, with a few days in office each week at our Wernersville campus. Must also be available on-site during audits.&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct audits in areas of accounting, finance, billing, contracts, grants, human resources, information technology and other departments as directed by the Compliance Manger or VP of Compliance, Quality &amp; Risk.</li><li>Assist the Compliance Manager in the development of compliance corrective action plans that result from audits and track corrective actions.</li><li>Provide education to staff on compliance related laws, regulations and standards. In addition, provide departmental education to staff following each audit conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Measure compliance by participating in and/or conducting routine and/or focused audits of policy/procedure adherence, as well as coordinating compliance audits generated by external sources.</li><li>Coordinate all licensing and accreditation inspections with regulatory agencies including preliminary internal preparation, on-site assistance to surveyors and the development of a plan of correction or plan of improvement for any deficiencies noted.</li><li>Complete required forms or documentation needed for licensing or accreditation surveys and maintain all documentation manuals for licensing and accreditation for assigned Caron locations on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Maintain all standards/regulation manuals for licensing and accreditation and keep knowledge of all applicable licensing and accrediting standards from all state and federal agencies up to date as changes occur. Ensure all licensing and accrediting standards are available to staff via Caron’s Intranet.</li><li>Make recommended changes to procedures and practices that are not in compliance with laws and regulations.</li><li>Track and communicate changes to law, regulation, accreditation standards, and best practice guidelines related to accounting, finance, coding, billing practices, human resources and other departments. Additionally, communicate and monitor changes in third party insurance contracts and Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, laws and guidelines.</li><li>Conduct Compliance education at New Employee Orientation training.</li><li>Develop and conduct compliance trainings when directed by the Compliance Manager or the VP of Compliance, Quality &amp; Risk.</li><li>Conduct audits, tasks or projects identified on the Compliance Workplan as directed by the Compliance.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Must be able to work extended hours when needed for regulatory agencies.</li><li>Must be able to sit and perform computer work for majority of work day.</li><li>Must be able to move throughout all Caron facilities as well as travel to meet business needs.</li><li>Light lifting up to 20 pounds (manuals, notebook computers, LCD, etc.)</li><li>Requires close visual acuity, analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Must possess a bachelor’s degree in law, health administration, business administration, finance/accounting or related field.</li><li>Working knowledge of health care compliance related regulations, laws and practices such as accounting, finance, coding, billing, Health Plan contracts, Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, substance use disorder treatment documentation requirements, the HIPAA Privacy Rule, human resources and environment of care.</li><li>Working knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards for addiction treatment or behavioral health a plus.</li><li>Two years of experience in compliance in a health care setting.</li><li>Experience in compliance audit and assessment techniques required.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.</li><li>If in recovery, 1-year continuous sobriety preferred.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Thorough understanding of MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint &amp; Outlook)</li><li>Organizational skills and multitasking ability</li><li>Detail oriented with excellent follow-through.</li><li>Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision</li><li>Ability to communicate and cooperate with employees of all level.</li></ul>

Healthcare Compliance Specialist/Auditor

Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, professional growth and development, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust&nbsp;medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reports pertinent observations in regard to individual patient care needs and makes suggestions regarding medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing LOC and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Prepare patients for examination: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc., following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts. Accurately and in a timely manner orders medication from the pharmacy as directed by physician order, to replenish stock, and/or refill patient medications.</li><li>Correctly enter, take off, and implement physician orders.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans, if applicable.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN weekly meetings with patients for assigned units, if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform diagnostic screening tests as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately perform and/or reviews triage information including accurate and thorough D&amp;A history and contact the physician for admission medical orders.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policy.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, if applicable.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Notify the physician in an appropriate and timely manner of changes in the patient’s medical condition.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean, organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>1-2 years’ experience working as an LPN</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND101

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem

Our Per Diem&nbsp;requirements are one weekend shift per month as well as one holiday per year.&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by:</li><li>Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports</li><li>Keeping the physicians informed of patient’s conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs</li><li>Correctly entering and taking off physician orders</li><li>Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel</li><li>Organizing and delegating patient care activities</li><li>Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician</li><li>Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report</li><li>Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron.</li><li>Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policies.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when in unit nurse role.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Provide support services for patient care issues to staff at other Caron facilities.</li><li>Maintain adequate staffing for each shift.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as RN or LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>Current Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) certification preferred.</li><li>1-3 years’ experience working as an RN or LPN preferably in ER, acute care or mental health setting</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>

7 Healthcare Jobs in Wernersville, PA 19565, USA