PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Avery's House LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career development

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Rewarding experiences helping people

Job summary

Avery's House LLC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver recovery-focused care in Boise, Idaho. You will administer medications, implement treatment plans, and support clients under physician orders, with emphasis on crisis de-escalation and psychosocial support.

The full-time, in-person role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team focused on client recovery.

Qualifications

• Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans.
• Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.
• Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Provides nursing care and assists in admission and discharge processes.
• Collects data relevant to client care and develops nursing care plans.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administers medication management policies and procedures.
• Documents progress toward recovery plan goals.
• Attends and participates in company meetings.

Skills

Medication administration

Recovery plan implementation

Psycho-social care

Team collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Education

LPN licensure

CPR/FA certification

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Behavioral health experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practicing Nurse provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

DUTIES

• Demonstrates the Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients
• Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process
• Collects data relevant to client’s care; develops and implements nursing care plans
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Administers medication management policies and procedures
• Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
• Documents the progress of clients toward their recovery plan goals
• Attends and participates in company meetings
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans
• Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served
• Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
• Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and ask appropriate questions
• Ability to review and implement client recovery treatment plans
• Ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program and current LPN licensure in state of operation
• Current CPR/ FA certificate
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card o If it is a new application, can be submitted and in-process
• One year of experience in related field, Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication
• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Rewarding experiences helping people
• Career development
• Growth opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Benefits

SCHEDULES

• We are hiring staff for the As-Needed (PRN) shifts
• Shifts are from 7:00AM-5:00PM & 7:00AM-7:00PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person, Boise Idaho