LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a full-time position with rotating weekends. This role is essential in providing quality care to our patients in a rehabilitation center setting.

Job Description

• Monitor and document physical and mental health needs
• Use withdrawal screening, interview, and history taking to assess patient safety
• Create and update medication administration records and administer medication
• Work with psychiatric providers to assess mental health symptoms and create treatment plans
• Assist in maintaining high-quality, timely nursing documentation in patient charts
• Provide patient education focused on the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders
• Keep medical supplies in stock and up to date
• Supervise chemical dependency technician staff

Requirements

• Experience working with mental health and substance use disorder is preferred
• Acknowledge understanding of Client Rights, per MN Rule 31, part 4747.1500
• Must complete DHS background check and be cleared to work in human services programs
• Acknowledge freedom from substance abuse problems and ability to comply with NSR drug-free workplace policy
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to work independently, manage time effectively, and be detail-oriented
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Licensed Practical Nurse in MN in good standing
• First Aid-CPR-AED/BLS certification

Benefits

• Wage starting at $29 and DOQ
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plus match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program and more

Community Overview

Embrace NorthStar Regional's mission to rebuild lives and restore every client to their best self by providing quality, individualized, comprehensive treatment to those experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, and mental health issues. Actively contribute to NorthStar Regional's vision of helping clients experience freedom from addiction and providing life-changing mental health support. Uphold a culture rooted in our core values of respect, accountability, integrity, spirituality, and excellence, fostering an environment where these principles are not only adhered to but also promoted and integrated into daily operations, interactions, and decision-making processes.