Licensed Practical Nurse

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Shift Details: 7:00am - 7:30pm (Rotating Schedule days)

Work Location: Crisis - NC Durham 309 Crutchfield Street

Salary / Hourly Wage: $27.00 - $29.00/hour

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000

Specialties / Licenses or

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Summary of Job: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. The LPN position also identifies the need for medical attention and alerts the Physician and/or RN of medical concerns.

• Guest Care & Advocacy:
  • Provides education regarding diabetic care, psychiatric medication, and other medical needs to enhance individual health and wellbeing.
  • Coordinates care, including assisting individuals with making medical and/or other provider appointments as needed.
• Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  • Assists with intake process.
  • Collects blood or urine specimens and arranges transport to lab as ordered.
  • Monitors care of individuals, including monitoring medications under the supervision of the RN.
  • Oversees and maintains medication records in accordance with policy and state regulations.
  • Completes clinical documentation as required.
  • Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  • Provides support to medical assistants and other staff as needed, which includes treatment and discharge planning.
• Additional Duties:
  • Performs other related duties assigned.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; access to mental health resources and wellness programs; a strong retirement plan with company matching; generous paid time off; and ongoing opportunities for professional development and training.

• Education / Licenses:
  • Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
  • Current and valid LPN license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
  • Thorough comprehension of psychiatric nursing preferred.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions, and interactions of medications prescribed.
  • Ability to work with agitated guests in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions.
• Skills:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Effective listening skills.
  • Excellent clinical documentation skills.
  • Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements:
  • If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a non-driver attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
  • Successful completion and meeting all requirements of the comprehensive credentialing process if applicable.
  • Second-Chance
    
    Employer:
    
    Must be able to pass a seven-year background check, substance abuse testing and/or tuberculosis testing (if applicable), education verification check, fingerprinting clearance in applicable states, and a three-year motor vehicle report meeting insurance carrier criteria if driving is required.

A Nursing Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye–hand–foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of…