Mental Health LPN-Recovery

Mental Health LPN - Recovery

Ivory Plains is looking for LPNs to join their growing team.

Job Description

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Tuition assistance of $3,000 annually
• 12-hour shifts available (11am-11pm or 7pm-7am)
• Base pay of $24-30 per hour
• Shift differentials
• Full benefits after 30 days
• Great PTO package
• Complimentary continued education
• Much more!

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program required
• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within a recovery setting
• Valid current practical/vocational nursing license from the state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

Job Functions

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of client safety and following unit and facility policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and practices.

• Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for clients and families. Serves as a role model for clients and peers.

• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.

• Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.

• Prepares, administers, controls, and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects.

• Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter client care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality client care is delivered.

• Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records client symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely.

• Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action.

• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

Benefits

Ivory Plains Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.