LPN - $20k Sign On Bonus

Acadia Healthcare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20k

Evening shift

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care and support for adults with substance use disorders. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaborative care, and compassionate service in a behavioral health setting.

This full-time position offers evening shifts (3p-11p), a $20,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth. New graduates are welcome; commuting from State College is expected for some shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• One or more years of nursing experience in the relevant clinical area preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and provide basic nursing care per plan of care.
• Ensure patient safety and respond to changes with urgency.
• Collaborate to meet biopsychosocial and cultural needs of patients.
• Deliver medications safely following physician orders and policies.
• Document patient progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint training

First aid certification

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity at Cove Forge Behavioral Health in Williamsburg, PA.

*Open to LPNs in State College, PA - must be willing to commute/work in Williamsburg, PA.

*New Grad LPNs welcome to apply

Sign on Bonus ~ $20k for Full-time

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center, which is located in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, offers comprehensive treatment for adults of all genders who are struggling with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. Our facility is in the Altoona metropolitan area, about 100 miles east of Pittsburgh. Services for adults age 18 and older include detoxification, residential rehabilitation, and outpatient programming.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS/SCHEDULE

Full Time

Evening shift (3p-11p)

8hr shifts

• Great New Shift differentials
• Flexibility
• Part-time and PRN options also available
• Benefits with some part-time opportunities

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about impacting the lives of those with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. 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!

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.