LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery - Nights

Summit BHC Henryville, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Night/weekend shift differential

Job summary

Wooded Glen Recovery Center in Henryville, IN, is seeking an LPN/LVN for night shifts to deliver direct nursing care and participate in the plan and evaluation of nursing care within a recovery setting.

The role requires graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program, RN/LPN licensure, and experience with psychotropic medications. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered; onsite position with night/weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of clients under supervision.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in health and psychiatric teaching for client and family.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN program

Job description

About the Job

LPN/RN - Addiction Recovery - Nights | Wooded Glen Recovery Center | Henryville, Indiana

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

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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. 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.

Benefits and Compensation

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

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