Licensed Practical Nurse (Nights) - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery; O'Neill (NE); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision plans

Up to 27 days PTO

8 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Valley Hope of O'Neill seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shifts in our residential treatment facility. This full-time role covers detox admissions, administers care, and coordinates with the nursing team to support compassionate patient recovery during a 30–45 day program.

We offer a nurse residency program, a $7,500 sign-on bonus, base pay $30–$33/hr, night differentials, and strong benefits including medical, dental, PTO, 401(k) and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LPN to practice in Nebraska.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
• Implements nursing care per Valley Hope’s policies and procedures.
• Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during detoxification.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations accurately and timely.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors and staff regarding patient treatment and status.
• Maintains infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as needed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

CPR certification

Job description

This position is located in O'Neill, NE***

Licensed Practical Nurse (Nights) - Full-Time: $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Valley Hope of O'Neill has an exciting full-time opportunity for a nurse to join our dedicated and passionate team!

Our nurse residency program gives you the tools you need to be successful as nurse at Valley Hope. Our nurses specialize in making patients feel loved from the moment they walk in the door by providing compassionate medical care, key to the short and long-term success of patients in recovery. Nurses typically work with patients from admission to discharge, providing supportive medical care over 30-45 days of treatment, offering a unique treatment approach, and rewarding work experience with hands on help for patients to heal and recover in real time.

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Valley Hope has served the Nebraska community with healing residential addiction treatment and recovery support since 1976.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization. Join our team and see for yourself why we are a recent recipient of the Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award.

Education & Experience

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse to practice in the state of employment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Compensation

• LPN Starting base pay is $30 - $33/hr (based on education and experience)
• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus (paid out over a 2 year period)

Shift Differentials

• Night: $4.25
• Weekend Night: $4.75

Benefits

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

Job Summary

• Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
• Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPPA.
• Assists with detox admissions and provides patient care support during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversees non‑licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

Work Environment

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
• Direct contact with patients.