LPN - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Harboroaks; Henryville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team at a leading drug rehabilitation center. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providing compassionate care and support. As an LPN, you will monitor patient health, administer medications, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for those struggling with substance use disorders. With a focus on patient safety and comfort, you will play a vital role in the recovery journey of individuals in need. If you are passionate about nursing and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$5000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Schedules

Training available upon hire

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• Experience in clinical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within LPN scope.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Nursing Process

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

One or more years of nursing experience

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation/Restraint Certification

Job description

Overview

Full Time and PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity at Pocono Mountain Recovery Center

• $5000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Schedules!
• 7p-7a
• PRN also available

Pocono Mountain Recovery Center is eastern Pennsylvania's leading drug rehabilitation center. Located in Henryville, our facility provides residential treatment, detoxification, and outpatient services to adults age 18 and older of all genders who have been struggling with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
2. Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
3. Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve customer complaints.
4. Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
5. Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
6. Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
7. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
8. Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
9. Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
10. Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
2. One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
2. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
3. First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.