LPN — Behavioral Health Care: Transforming Lives

Northstar Behavioral Health MN; Maplewood (MN); In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

HSA

Dependent Care

401k & Company match

Short/Long disability

EAP

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Supportive work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Northstar Behavioral Health MN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a team dedicated to treating substance use disorders, including opioids and stimulants, within Minnesota. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver safe, compassionate care and coordinate patient plans.

Responsibilities include administering medications, admissions, MAR audits, and ensuring clear communication across the care team.

Competenze

• Must be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and other computer skills.

Mansioni

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventive therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patients as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards as observed by the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing.
• Administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among client, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team feedback.
• Client Admissions
• Narcotics Count
• Working on Prior Authorizations
• MAR audits and compliance
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patients as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.

Conoscenze

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Northstar Behavioral Health MN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a team dedicated to treating substance use disorders, including opioids and stimulants, within Minnesota. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver safe, compassionate care and coordinate patient plans.

Responsibilities include administering medications, admissions, MAR audits, and ensuring clear communication across the care team.