LPN Lead

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Hammonton (NJ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus opportunities

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Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare in New Jersey seeks a Lead LPN to assist the Nurse Manager and care team, coordinating nursing care for all clients on the 7:00pm–7:00am shift.

You will adhere to policies, supervise staff, monitor treatment plans, ensure timely documentation, and oversee medication administration within a behavioral health setting.

This full-time role offers competitive pay ($33–$35/hr) and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Jersey.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement techniques.
Awareness and understanding of applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP, and other applicable state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Directly report to Nurse Manager any client concerns/status changes and staff issues.
Seek supervision and direction from Nurse Manager or physician for nursing assessments, transfers, discharges, and treatment plans under the supervision of an RN.
Attend treatment team meetings and report pertinent information back to the department.
Collaborate with providers and other staff within the treatment team to resolve client concerns or coordinate care.
Ensure timely completion of all necessary paperwork for client care, including screenings, assessments, and treatment planning.
Review bed board daily and communicate any concerns with the Admissions Department immediately.
Ensure timely medication administrations and refer all medication errors to Nurse Manager.
Assist with the orientation of new employees and offer constructive feedback and direction.
Ensure all medical equipment is in proper working order and document daily logs and calibrations.
Ensure proper documentation, administration, and use of facility Narcan kits.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Nursing knowledge

Documentation

Medication administration

Staff coaching

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Clinical decision-making

Emergency response

Education

LPN license in New Jersey

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary

The Lead LPN assists the Nurse Manager and provider in the coordination of care for all clients, ensuring the delivery of quality, competent nursing care. A strong understanding of all policies, procedures, and the Staff Nursing Manual is essential.

Pay: $33 - $35/hr

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Responsibilities

Directly report to Nurse Manager any client concerns/status changes and staff issues.
Seek supervision and direction from Nurse Manager or physician for nursing assessments, transfers, discharges, and treatment plans under the supervision of an RN.
Attend treatment team meetings and report pertinent information back to the department.
Collaborate with providers and other staff within the treatment team to resolve client concerns or coordinate care.
Ensure timely completion of all necessary paperwork for client care, including screenings, assessments, and treatment planning.
Review bed board daily and communicate any concerns with the Admissions Department immediately.
Ensure timely medication administrations and refer all medication errors to Nurse Manager.
Assist with the orientation of new employees and offer constructive feedback and direction.
Ensure all medical equipment is in proper working order and document daily logs and calibrations.
Ensure proper documentation, administration, and use of facility Narcan kits.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Assists with the day-to-day leadership, coaching, scheduling, training, competency validation, and performance support of nursing staff. May provide operational oversight in the absence of the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing. This position may participate in interviewing, orientation, competency evaluations, and performance management as delegated.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure, & Experience

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Jersey.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement techniques.
Awareness and understanding of applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP, and other applicable state and federal regulations.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong knowledge of substance use disorder and co-occurring disorder treatment.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, infection prevention practices, medication administration, and nursing standards.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or ability to obtain as required.
Strong leadership, team-building, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
Ability to lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting, and clinical decision-making abilities.
Ability to gather and analyze information to solve problems and improve processes.
Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and respond appropriately.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make objective, ethical, and clinically appropriate decisions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, consistency, and sound judgment.
Ability to foster teamwork and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate medical equipment, computers, office equipment, and technology, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or twist. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist with positioning or transferring clients in accordance with safe patient handling practices. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in behavioral healthcare treatment facilities, including detoxification, residential, inpatient, and other clinical settings. Regular interaction with clients, nursing staff, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary treatment teams is required. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on operational needs. Employees may be exposed to communicable illnesses, medications, bodily fluids, and emotionally sensitive or traumatic situations while performing the essential functions of the position.

Compensation: This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

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