Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hickory House Recovery; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory House Recovery in Indiana seeks a licensed LPN to provide nursing care for clients with addictions and behavioral health needs. The role requires adherence to physician orders, care plans, and safe practice standards.

You will document care, communicate patient progress, and participate in team evaluations while maintaining HIPAA compliance and professional ethics. This on-site position emphasizes collaborative care and timely response to patient needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensed in Indiana.
• Minimum 1 year LPN experience, preferably hospital and behavioral health.
• BLS certification obtained within 1 month of hire.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
• Team player with professional appearance and attitude.
• Strong ethics, integrity and customer relations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and experience with EMR.
• Knowledge of behavioral medicine treatment delivery.
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to understand the needs of the clientele.

Responsibilities

• Timely and complete medical record documentation.
• Use clinical judgment to deliver safe patient care.
• Oral and written communication of patient progress.
• Be on call for patients and staff as needed.
• Participation in Peer Review processes.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Technicians and assist as needed.
• Adhere to facility policies, state & federal law, and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

LPN license

LPN experience

BLS certification

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Professionalism

Ethics and integrity

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Behavioral medicine knowledge

Clinical judgment

Understanding client needs

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Primary Purpose and Function

All Candidates must be licensed by the State of Indiana with no stipulations. The LPN will be responsible for the healthcare of both female and male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues. The LPN must be able to adhere to the plan of care set forth by the physician on all physician orders, medications and treatments. The LPN must be able to perform all duties independently and use safe practice standards according to the Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• At least 1-year prior experience as an LPN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Timely and complete medical record documentation
• Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively
• Oral and written communication skills to convey patient progress and needs
• Ability to be on call for patients and staff
• Participation in Peer Review process
• Ability to work well with the Behavioral Health Technicians and agree to assist in BHT duties as needed
• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission regulations and standards