LPN - Overnight

St. Joseph Institute; Port Matilda (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Port Matilda is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for overnight shifts. The nurse will provide individualized care, assist in client education, and ensure medication safety. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documentation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant nursing degree and ideally one year of experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefit plan and embraces diversity, encouraging veterans and military spouses to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program.
• One or more years of nursing experience in a clinical area similar to services provided by the facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to clients under supervision.
• Assists in health and psychiatric teaching for clients and families.
• Communicates effectively with medical staff and participates in team conferences.
• Administers medications following facility policy.
• Documents and reports clinical issues to the R.N. in charge.

Skills

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Client Communication

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

LPN - Overnight | St. Joseph Institute for Addiction | Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

About the Job

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse, participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and the parameters of the licensing board. The nurse communicates and works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team (medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel) to maintain high client safety standards and a therapeutic environment. This position is onsite at the facility and is not remote.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining client safety and following unit and facility policies.
• Assists in health and psychiatric teaching for client and family and serves as a role model for clients and peers.
• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Communicates effectively with medical staff, receives orders, and minimizes errors; participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge and information.
• Prepares, administers, controls, and accurately records medications in accordance with policy, documenting administration effects and adverse effects.
• Observes, documents, and reports clinical, physical, or personnel issues to the R.N. in charge, and informs registered nurses and doctors of status changes and concerns.
• Consults, follows, and documents nursing care per facility policy, recording client symptoms, responses, and progress accurately.
• Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and glucose monitoring, interpreting results and taking appropriate action.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program.
• One or more years of nursing experience in a clinical area similar to services provided by the facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards within a recovery setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid current registered practical/vocational nursing license from the state or a nurse‑compact state if applicable.
• CPR certification and de‑escalation training required (training available upon hire and provided by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Benefits and EEO Statement

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. The facility is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming across the country.