Licensed Practical Nurse - 3rd Shift

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums

State Retirement participation with optional 457b plan

Nine paid holidays annually

Accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year

Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition discounts with partner universities

Job summary

Wellstone is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Huntsville, AL to evaluate clients in the River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility. The role involves conducting vital signs, assisting in discharge planning, and documenting client progress while adhering to regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Alabama Nursing License and at least two years of experience in the mental health field. This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental, retirement participation, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid AL Nursing License is required.
• Preferred minimum of two years' experience in mental health.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client care needs and document medical progress.
• Conduct vital signs and assist in discharge planning.
• Administer injections and monitor medication side effects.
• Ensure clients comply with facility rules.

Skills

Valid AL Nursing License

Minimum of two years’ experience in the mental health field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office experience

Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Education

Nurse License

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Location: Huntsville, AL 35806

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Nurse License

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 3rd Shift (Monday-Friday)

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse will evaluate the clients of our River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The LPN will properly document the medical progress and notes of client progress while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations. This is a full‑time, hourly position that works on Monday - Friday, 11:00PM - 7:00AM.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16‑bed facility.
• Assist Registered Nurse/Therapist with discharge planning.
• Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.
• Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.
• Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
• Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.
• Perform medication monitoring.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Administer injections as needed and document in clients’ electronic medical record.
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results as needed.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Valid AL Nursing License
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the mental health field preferred
• Experience in Withdrawal Management preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office experience
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company‑paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long‑Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University and Wallace State Community College.

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem‑solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.