LPN Lead

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.

The Lead LPN assists the Nurse Manager and provider in the coordination of care for all clients, ensuring the delivery of quality, competent nursing care. A strong understanding of all policies, procedures, and the Staff Nursing Manual is essential.

Pay: $33 - $35/hr

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am

• Directly report to Nurse Manager any client concerns/status changes and staff issues.
• Seek supervision and direction from Nurse Manager or physician for nursing assessments, transfers, discharges, and treatment plans under the supervision of an RN.
• Attend treatment team meetings and report pertinent information back to the department.
• Collaborate with providers and other staff within the treatment team to resolve client concerns or coordinate care.
• Ensure timely completion of all necessary paperwork for client care, including screenings, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Review bed board daily and communicate any concerns with the Admissions Department immediately.
• Ensure timely medication administrations and refer all medication errors to Nurse Manager.
• Assist with the orientation of new employees and offer constructive feedback and direction.
• Ensure all medical equipment is in proper working order and document daily logs and calibrations.
• Ensure proper documentation, administration, and use of facility Narcan kits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assists with the day-to-day leadership, coaching, scheduling, training, competency validation, and performance support of nursing staff. May provide operational oversight in the absence of the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing. This position may participate in interviewing, orientation, competency evaluations, and performance management as delegated.

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Jersey.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement techniques.
• Awareness and understanding of applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP, and other applicable state and federal regulations.

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.

• Strong knowledge of substance use disorder and co-occurring disorder treatment.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, infection prevention practices, medication administration, and nursing standards.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or ability to obtain as required.
• Strong leadership, team-building, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to gather and analyze information to solve problems and improve processes.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and respond appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to make objective, ethical, and clinically appropriate decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism,…