Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $10k Bonus

Keystone Treatment Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug plan

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, SD is seeking a dedicated LPN for our day shift. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 1-year commitment, and a schedule of days from 6:30am to 7pm with every third weekend rotation.

You will provide nursing care within the LPN/LVN scope, monitor patient health, and ensure safety. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current LPN/LVN license with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient and implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Apply interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Report status changes to registered nurses and doctors and communicate effectively with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and a sense of urgency for patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to meet patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient and implement nursing interventions from the plan of care.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

This position is located at our Canton, SD location.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus! (1 Year Commitment)

LPN Full Time Day Opportunities at Keystone Treatment Center

Shift Differentials

$2/hr M-TR night

$3/hr Weekend days

$4/hr Weekend nights

Pay range: $24/hr - $36/hr

• Days: 6:30am - 7pm
• Every third weekend rotation

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance use disorder and mental health. 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!

Benefits

• At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Since its inception in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has established itself as a nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient treatment center for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. At our inpatient facility in Canton, South Dakota, just 30 minutes from Sioux Falls, we treat adolescents and adults age 19 and older of all genders who are struggling with addictions to alcohol and other drugs.

Purpose Statement

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• 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.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• 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.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

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

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• 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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