Nurse LPN

Pyramid Healthcare; Joppatowne (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Nurse LPN to deliver quality nursing care. This role involves coordinating care, assisting with assessments, and ensuring timely medication administration. With competitive pay and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

Sign-On Bonus of $5000

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager in coordination of care for all clients.
• Ensure quality nursing care through understanding of policies.
• Conduct timely medication administration and necessary paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Current unencumbered LPN license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

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Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary: The Lead LPN assists the Nurse Manager and provider in the coordination of care for all clients. They ensure the delivery of quality, competent nursing care to all clients through a strong understanding of all policies and procedures, as well as the Staff Nursing Manual. Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM - working every other weekend Pay: $31 - $35/hr Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Directly report to the Nurse Manager any client concerns/status changes and staff issues. Seek out supervision and direction from the Nurse Manager or physician in the completion of nursing assessments, transfers, discharges, treatment plans, progress notes, medication reconciliation, medication administration, vitals, and knowledge of detox protocols, under the supervision of an RN. Attend treatment team meetings and report pertinent information back to the department. Collaborate with the provider and other staff within the treatment team to resolve client concerns or coordinate care, guiding other staff to ensure appropriate and timely patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, nurses, Medical Assistants, Med-Techs, Nursing Assistants, and BHTs as necessary. Ensure timely completion of all necessary paperwork for client care, including but not limited to screening of clients on arrival, assessments, discharge, incident reporting, patient prior authorizations, pharmacy orders, and treatment planning. Review the bed board daily in the morning and/or as needed, communicating any concerns with the Admissions Department immediately. Ensure all timely medication administrations are conducted without error and assigned to appropriate staff. Refer all medication errors to the Nurse Manager. Assist with the orientation of new employees and offer constructive feedback and direction. Communicate concerns to the Nurse Manager. Ensure all medical equipment is in proper working order, and appropriate documentation of daily logs and calibrations are conducted. Ensure proper documentation, administration, and use of facility Narcan kits. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Education, Licensure, & Experience: Current unencumbered LPN license in the state of practice required. Current CPR/BLS, AED, and First Aid required. One year of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting preferred. Background in Substance Use Treatment and Co-occurring Disorders preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Sound judgment and excellent nursing skills. Ability to problem-solve by gathering and analyzing information. Ability to handle a crisis and/or potential risk situation and react appropriately. A working knowledge of federal and state standards, as well as regulatory body and compliance standards. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, and be an excellent communicator within the team framework. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet and indoors. This position will require local travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need and will be required to provide their own transportation. The incumbent may be exposed to viruses, diseases, and/or infections from clients in the work environment. The incumbent may also be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e., psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!
  
  

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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