LPN -Weekend Nights

Acadia Healthcare; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated LPNs for weekend night shifts to provide essential care in a supportive environment. This role involves monitoring patient health, administering medications, and collaborating with a team of professionals to ensure that all patient needs are met. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Join a passionate team committed to providing high-quality care and support, and take advantage of growth opportunities in a rewarding field. If you are ready to make a difference, this position is for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care as per nursing process.
• Collaborate with team to meet patients' diverse needs.
• Ensure safe medication delivery and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Customer Service

Therapeutic Communication

Medication Administration

Nursing Interventions

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

One or more years of nursing experience

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation/Restraint Training

Job description

Overview

LPN WEEKEND Night Shift at White Deer Run York at Davies!

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 7:00PM-7:00AM

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance use disorder (SUD) and residential recovery. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

White Deer Run of York at Davies Drive, located 30 minutes south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, provides residential and detoxification services for adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. We use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational enhancement therapy, along with group and individual sessions, to help our patients gain the tools they need to build the foundation for long-term recovery.

White Deer Run of York at Davies Drive features a staff of professionally trained and experienced addiction and mental health experts. Our nursing staff leads the way through medically monitored detox, where patients may participate in groups such as relapse prevention, self-esteem, and coping skills, if physically capable. Patients in our residential addiction treatment program have a chance to engage in a wide variety of group and experiential therapies, such as art and music therapy. All patients receive a comprehensive aftercare plan that puts them in position to succeed long after they leave our facility.

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, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
4. Provide for the basic comfort of patients, 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 patients and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
7. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, 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.

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