LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery - Nights

Summit BHC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Full-time

Job summary

SummitBHC's Wooded Glen Recovery Center in Indiana is seeking a LPN/RN for full-time night shift. The nurse will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, administer medications, monitor patients, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safety and therapeutic environment.

Requires graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program and 1+ year nursing experience; CPR and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• 1+ year nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards in a recovery setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and document effects per policy.
• Monitor vital signs and perform EKGs and labs as required.
• Collaborate with medical staff and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Psychotropic medications

Phlebotomy

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

## LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery - NightsApplylocations: Wooded Glen Recovery Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR126513LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery - Nights | Wooded Glen Recovery Center | Henryville, Indiana**About the Job:**NEW Sign On Bonus -- $5,000! Full Time Shift Differentials for nights and weekends 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. This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** 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.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** 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.**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Valid current registered practical/vocational nursing license from the state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable.* CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.We seek talent, qualified employees regardless of race, gender/sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under state or federal law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\*\*Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. SummitBHC 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\*\*We're excited to offer you the option to receive important updates and notifications via text messages throughout the application process. By opting in, you'll stay informed about interview invitations, application status updates, and other relevant communication.By submitting your application, you opt in to start receiving sms notifications. Standard message and data rates may apply.#RNHPWhy Wooded Glen Recovery Center?Wooded Glen Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Wooded Glen Recovery Center is an EOE.