LPN

NWAMHC; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Retirement plan

12 Paid Holidays

Bereavement pay

Earned sick and vacation time

Job summary

NWAMHC in Alabama is seeking an LPN for a full-time night shift to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care in a residential mental health setting. You will help implement and adjust individual service plans, monitor vital signs, and assist with admissions and discharges.

You must hold a valid Alabama LPN license and meet basic driving record requirements. Orientation is 5 days, Monday–Friday in Marion County, with a starting wage of $20.00+ per hour and shift differential.

Qualifications

• License to practice as an LPN in the State of Alabama.
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred but not required.
• Must have a current/valid driver’s license and be 21 with an insurable driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and typing.
• 5 day paid orientation held in Marion County, AL, Mon-Fri, 8:30a-4p.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed medical treatment and personal care services for clients in a mental health center's residential setting.
• Participate in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of the client's service plan.
• Administer the client's medication program as prescribed based on center policies and procedures.
• Assist with vital sign and blood sugar level monitoring.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Structure and monitor the personal and leisure activities of the client.
• Provide family support and education.
• Ensure the safety of clients and staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Typing

Education

LPN license in Alabama

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

*$2,000RETENTION BONUS*

The employee will receive 1/3 after completing 6 months of employment, 1/3 after completing 12 months of employment, and the remaining 1/3 after completing 18 months of employment.

Perform prescribed medical treatment and personal care services for clients in a mental health center's residential setting. Participate in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of the client's service plan. Administer the client's medication program as prescribed based with Center policies and procedures. Assist with vital sign and blood sugar level monitoring. Assist with admissions and discharges. Structure and monitor the personal and leisure activities of the client. Provide family support and education. Provide for clients' and staff's safety. This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.

Requirements:

• License to practice as an LPN in the State of Alabama.
• Will accept a new graduate. Experience is preferred but not required.
• Current/Valid driver’s license and be 21 with an insurable driving record to meet driving insurability requirements.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and typing.
• Employment requires a 5 day paid orientation held in Marion County, AL, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4p.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday; nights, 12am-8am.

Starting Pay Rate:

$20.00+ per hour. Shift differential available.

Full Time Benefits Include:

• Local Government Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health insurance
• Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term life insurance
• Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
• Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Pay
• Earned Sick and Vacation Time
• And More AmazingBenefits!

NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.