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The Addictions Care Center of Albany LPN / RN in QUEENSBURY, New York
Primary Purpose: Provides on-going medically supervised withdrawal, stabilization and rehabilitation services for clients health care needs in a residential setting. THIS POSITION IS WEEKENDS PER DIEMResponsibilities: * Assesses for medical supervised withdrawal and stabilization services that are appropriate for clients who are intoxicated by alcohol and/or substances, who are experiencing, or who are expected to experience withdrawal symptom that require medical oversight. * Take vitals of clients as ordered by doctor or as needed. * Monitor clients, including doing Urine Drug Screens who have stabilized in a medically managed withdrawal service who step-down to medically supervised rehabilitation services. * Ensures confidentiality and safety/security of all residential clients and the facility. * Logs and verbally receives/delivers accurate information at change of shifts. * Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, and drug properties and interactions of patients who are intoxicated or under the influence of illegal substances. * Observe that all medications are properly taken by clients and provide sufficient documentation in MAR. * Performs other duties as assigned and works in other residential buildings as needed.License Requirements: Candidate must have NYS LPN or R.N. license, and NYS Drivers License. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.Pay based on credentials and experience