New Grad LPN Opportunity - $20k Sign-On

Acadia Healthcare; Williamsburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Part-time and PRN options

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health in Williamsburg, PA is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to care for adults in recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with a $20k sign-on bonus for full-time roles and supportive mentorship from experienced staff.

Shifts include evening 3p-11p and night 11p-7a, with 8-hour rotations. Cove Forge offers competitive benefits, a strong team environment, and opportunities for professional growth in

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and provide basic nursing care within scope.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the care team.
• Administer medications per physician orders and safety policies.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and staff to meet patient needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

*New Graduate LPNs encouraged to apply!

Launch your nursing career at Cove Forge Behavioral Health!

$20k SIGN-ON BONUS for Full-Time LPNs

Just graduated from nursing school? Looking for a place where you can build confidence, grow your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact? Cove Forge Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team caring for adults recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. At Cove Forge, we understand that starting your nursing career can feel overwhelming. That's why we foster a supportive team environment where new nurses receive guidance from experienced nursing staff, clinical leaders, and interdisciplinary team members. You’ll never be expected to navigate challenges alone, and you’ll always have support available as you grow your skills and confidence.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS/SCHEDULE

Full Time

Evening shift (3p-11p)

Night shift (11p-7a)

8hr shifts

ABOUT COVE FORGE

Located in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, Cove Forge Behavioral Health offers comprehensive treatment for adults of all genders who are struggling with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. Our facility is in the Altoona metropolitan area, about 100 miles east of Pittsburgh. Services for adults age 18 and older include detoxification, residential rehabilitation, and outpatient programming.

Our mission is simple: help individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. Every member of our nursing team plays a vital role in supporting patients through recovery.

BENEFITS

• Great shift differentials
• Flexibile scheduling
• Comprehenisve benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Part-time and PRN options also available
• Benefits available for select part-time positions

Whether you’re an experienced LPN or a recent nursing graduate, we’d love to help you grow your career in behavioral health. If you’re looking for a workplace where you’ll be supported, valued, and never feel alone in your practice,

New graduate nurses are supported every step of the way through orientation, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced nursing staff, so you’ll never feel like you’re on your own.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.