LPN - Overnight / Mid Shift

Summit BHC; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

Waypoint Recovery Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for overnight and mid-shift roles in Cameron, SC. The position offers FT nights (7 PM–7 AM) or FT mid shift (11 AM–11 PM) with a $3K–$5K sign-on bonus (DOE). LPN pay is up to $30/hr (DOE).

Weekend rotations apply. You will work under a licensed professional nurse and contribute to safe, therapeutic client care. Benefits include a comprehensive plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program is required.
• One or more years of nursing experience in a clinical area preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within a recovery setting.
• Valid LPN license in state or nurse compact state.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administer and document medications accurately and thoroughly.
• Monitor client safety and environment per policies.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Support nursing care planning and evaluation.
• Observe and report any clinical changes to R.N. or physicians.
• Prepare, record, and monitor vital signs and procedures as needed.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

LPN - Overnight / Mid Shift | Waypoint Recovery Center | Cameron, South Carolina

About the Job:

*CURRENTLY HIRING FOR FT NIGHTS (7 PM TO 7 AM) OR FT MID SHIFT (11 AM to 11 PM), 3 SHIFTS PER WEEK*

$3K - $5K Sign-on Bonus (DOE) for FT Night Shift!

*Nights: 7pm-7am

*Weekend Rotations

LPN pay: Up to $30/ hr DOE

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team i.e., medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high client safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program required.

• One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.

• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within a recovery setting.

• Valid current practical/vocational nursing license from the state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable.

• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of client safety and following unit and facility policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and practices.

• Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for client and family. Serves as a role model for clients and peers.

• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.

• Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.

• Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects.

• Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter client care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality client care is delivered.

• Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records client symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely.

• Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action.

• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.
  Why Waypoint Recovery Center?Waypoint Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Waypoint Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.