Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Part-Time Swing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time Swing

Location:

Northpoint Washington (Adult inpatient in Edmonds, WA)

Reports To:

Director of Nursing

Schedule:

Friday and Saturday, 4pm–12:30am

Compensation: $36–42/hour + Shift Differential

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC is a behavioral health provider offering evidence‑based treatment for adults with substance use and co‑occurring disorders and mental health treatment for adolescents. The organization operates under the Northpoint Recovery brand and the Imagine by Northpoint brand.

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Part‑Time will provide and oversee medical services for a caseload of patients. The LPN acts as the medical treatment plan coordinator for the multi‑disciplinary team, developing and implementing master treatment plans and discharge plans. The LPN will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and perform duties in accordance with established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures, completing all documentation professionally and timely.

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
• Administer medications and engage in the education process.
• Utilize de‑escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and others in our care.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans to patients, families, and others to aid the treatment process.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in developing treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff.
• Admissions and discharges of patients.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document in the patient record.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure.
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care.
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
• Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility.
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in the state of service.
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of the individuals in care.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and possess interpersonal skills required for treating patients in the assigned specialty area.
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and to build rapport with patients.
• Understand and adhere to ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.

• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient service orientation (both internal and external).
• Creative and persistent problem solver.
• Handle confidential material reliably.
• Interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Standard part‑time benefits include (not an exhaustive list): health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all benefits but reflects principal elements essential for fair compensation decisions.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At‑Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by the employee or employer with or without notice. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all HIPAA procedures and guidelines.