LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Anabranch Recovery Center in Terre Haute, IN is hiring a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN). The role supports recovery-focused nursing care under a registered nurse, with planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

A new $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions. The ideal candidate graduates from an approved LPN/LVN program, and has 1+ year of clinical nursing experience; familiarity with psychotropic meds and nursing standards in a recovery setting is

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• One+ year nursing experience in the facility’s clinical area preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic meds and administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards in a recovery setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist in health and psychiatric teaching for client and family.
• Contribute to nursing care plans and evaluations.
• Communicate with medical staff and document orders accurately.
• Administer medications and monitor effects according to policy.
• Observe and report changes to R.N. and doctors.
• Record client symptoms and progress concisely.
• Perform vital signs, labs, and glucose monitoring as needed.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Nursing communication

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program

1+ year clinical nursing experience

Psychotropic medications knowledge

Nursing in recovery setting

Job description

LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery | Anabranch Recovery Center | Terre Haute, Indiana

About the Job:

NEW Sign On Bonus -- $2,500 for full-time positions!

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:

Education/Experience:

• 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

What you will do:

• 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 Anabranch Recovery Center?

Anabranch Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Anabranch 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.