New Grad LPN Opportunity - $20k Sign-On

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center; Williamsburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great shift differentials

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefit package (Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k) with company match

Part-time and PRN options available

Benefits available for select part‑tim

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, PA, is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to care for adults in recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The position offers evening (3p-11p) and night (11p-7a) shifts, with a $20k sign-on bonus for full-time hires and a supportive team environment to build confidence and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' nursing experience preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and provide basic nursing care.
• Report status changes to RNs and physicians.
• Administer medications per orders and policy.
• Document patient progress accurately.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

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.

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.

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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