LPN PRN Substance Use Disorder

White Deer Run Treatment Network; Allenwood (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

White Deer Run of Allenwood in central Pennsylvania seeks a compassionate LPN/LVN to provide nursing care in a residential and detox setting. This PRN opportunity offers 10 or 8 hour shifts with competitive shift differentials and a humane, community-focused team.

Join a multidisciplinary program using CBT, 12-Step principles, and wellness activities to support adults and adolescents. You will monitor health, administer basic care, document progress, and ensure patient safety while coordinating

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.
• One or more years' nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient and implement nursing interventions from the plan of care.
• Discuss care with patients, report status changes to RNs and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors and coworkers.
• Provide for safe delivery of medication per policies and physician orders.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice and documentation of patient progress.

Skills

Empathy

Patient safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse PRN opportunitiy at White Deer Run of Allenwood

• PRN all shifts
• GREAT Shift Differentials
  • 2nd $4HR
  • 3rd $5hr
• 10 hour shifts or 8 hour shifts available
• Flexibility
• 25.00 -28.00 hr

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

Tucked away in central Pennsylvania's Bald Eagle State Forest, White Deer Run of Allenwood is a leading provider of residential and detoxification services for adolescents and adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. Our patients receive personalized care provided by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals. We use a variety of evidence-based practices and techniques as part of our programming, including cognitive behavioral therapy ("CBT"), "12-Step" recovery principles, choice theory, and motivational interviewing.

Our facility is located on 150 scenic acres amid the majestic mountains of central Pennsylvania, providing a serene environment in which to step away from the daily stressors of life and focus on returning to a full and rewarding lifestyle free of chemical dependency. White Deer Run of Allenwood provides personalized treatment, with a broad range of specialty treatment programs that includes aromatherapy, meditation, and guided imagery, along with tai chi, yoga, and an outdoor ropes course. We offer a separate, gender-specific adolescent unit that provides age-appropriate treatment and school courses that allow those patients to work on assignments from their home district.

Purpose Statement

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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