Licensed Practical Nurse​/PRN

Top Reasons why a Nursing position with Pyramid Healthcare - Hammonton Inpatient is unique:

• Our Nurses do not have to assist with ADLs:
  All clients are independent for Bathing, feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, etc.
• No I/Vs/Ports/Midlines
• Our Nurses are not responsible for blood draws (we contract with a national lab who does them)
• There are minimal physical requirements for our Nursing positions:
  No heavy lifting, No long periods of standing/walking, etc.
• No paper MAR's - - we have active eMAR

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an essential role in the delivery of treatment at Pyramid Healthcare. The primary function of this role is providing direct nursing services to clients in adult substance-use treatment.

LPN Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete initial Nursing Assessment with new admissions
• Medication administration
• Knowledge and delivery of detox protocols
• Complete COWS and CIWA scales with appropriate clients per protocol
• Provide medication education to clients
• Coordinate and support Medical providers with initial assessments and medication management appointments
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order; maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries
• Other duties as assigned

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 situation and react appropriately
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body standards.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience (GA, NC, VA, MD, PA, NJ, CT)

• Current LPN license in state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS, AED and First Aid
• One year of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting preferred
• Background in Substance Use Treatment and Co-occurring Disorders preferred.

Total Rewards:

• 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!

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, DEDICATION, COLLABORATION, and PASSION.

Welcome to Pyramid Healthcare Rehabilitation Center. We provide treatment for adults and teens suffering from addiction or substance abuse, as well as individuals with mental health disorders. Our locations in western, central, and eastern Pennsylvania allow us to provide comprehensive care across the entire state to people with behavioral health issues.