LPN Nurse-Birmingham, Alabama(#0383)

The Aletheia House is looking for a caring, energetic, qualified LPN MAS Nurse to work in our Birmingham facilities on a full-time basis.

 

Office Location:

Women’s Hope

 

Position Summary:

The LPN is responsible for training and certification of MAC workers.  The LPN will also maintain the Medication Administration Records and oversee the work of the unlicensed workers.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

-Responsible for fulfilling all requirements for compliance with Nurse Delegation Program

-Meet with clients to review new medications

-Complete the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for each new client

-Complete medical assessments

– Update the MAR as needed

-Monitor medication errors

-Train staff for MAC certification

-Be on-call to respond to inquiries from MAC workers every three weeks

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Knowledge of prescription medications

-Ability to communicate well with clients

 

Qualifications:

-Nursing degree from an accredited Nursing program

-Current, valid and unrestricted LPN license by the State of Alabama, required

-Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN, preferred

-Must be eligible to obtain MAS certification

-Valid CPR certification and current TB screening required

 

Travel: 

-Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation.

-Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.

-Motor vehicle report required

 

Job Salary:

$19.71 – $21.15 per hour plus $100.00 per week (when on call)

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; hours may vary according to clients’ needs and may require some late evenings and weekends.

 

Total Hours:  40

 

Benefits: 

Benefits are excellent including health insurance with dental, retirement, paid vacations and paid sick leave. We also provide educational opportunities that prepare counselors to become certified as Addiction Professionals

 

To Apply: 

Individuals who are interested should fax cover letter and resume to 205-203-4843, or send an email with one attachment including cover letter and resume to jobs@specialkindofcaring.org. Please insert in the subject line job code:  LPN-0383R

To be considered for the position, you must submit in one attachment the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

* Please include both documents in one attachment to be considered for candidacy.*

Aletheia House is a United Way Agency.

Aletheia House is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aletheia House prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

 

Closing Date-Time: 

Thursday, 07/31/2020

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