LPN- Detox/Residential

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Freeman Health System’s Ozark Center provides essential nursing support for individuals with behavioral health needs, including addiction and mental health services. You will work under supervision to assess, plan, and coordinate patient care in a trauma-informed environment.

The role requires a Missouri LPN license and a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred experience includes substance use settings and psychopharmacology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Missouri license.

Responsibilities

• Meet the total clinical needs of patients as determined by the Psychiatrist or APN.
• Report to the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Nurse Coordinator or APN.
• Maintain communication with nursing and physicians; manage medications and logs.
• Facilitate efficient transitions of patients through visits.
• Document accurately in electronic health records and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Engage patients and families in the plan of care.

Skills

Substance use experience

Withdrawal management

Psychopharmacology

Team communication

Education

Missouri LPN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Description Summary: Minimum starting salary $22.20

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a licensed nursing care provider who is responsible for delivery of a full range of support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues. LPN is primarily responsible for facilitating the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery and is trained and/or experienced in working with severe mental illness and/or substance abusing diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide support services. LPN provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. LPN will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. The LPN will report to the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Hold a current Nursing diploma and is licensed by the State of Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursing experience with substance use whether outpatient clinic work or within a nursing facility where clients are housed is preferred.
• Any experience with substance use withdrawal management and knowledge of psychopharmacology is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• The LPN meets the total clinical needs of the practice patients as determined by the Psychiatrist or Advance Practice Nurse in consultation with or as ordered by the psychiatrist physician.
• The LPN reports the same to the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices but may also report to the Physician or Advance Practice Nurse.
• The LPN performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nurse Coordinator of Adult Psychiatric Practices, doctor assigned to or the APN.
• The LPN utilizes proper communication with higher level nursing and/or physician; ongoing maintenance of appropriate medications, maintaining logs for medication samples and other logs as deemed necessary through clinic.
• The LPN facilitates efficient transition of patients throughout the office visit.
• Efficient identification of patient problems; communication of pertinent data to physician/provider; accurate chart/charge preparation and collection of pertinent data.
• The LPN makes appropriate referrals, demonstrates proper use of standing orders, and ensures appropriate, accurate, and timely documentation in electronic health records.
• The LPN actively engages patients and family and assists in the education of patient’s plan of care.
• The LPN meets the productivity standards of the mental health office.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• TB test upon hire

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center - the region's largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women's and children's services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children's Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.