Nurse LPN-Knox

Job Details

Position:
Nurse LPN

Location:

Mount Vernon, Ohio, a short 30‑minute scenic commute from Columbus, Zanesville, Lancaster, and Newark.

Behavioral Health Care Partners (formerly Moundbuilders Guidance Center) has been providing integrated mental health and addiction treatment services for youth, adults, and families since 1955.

• Exceptional pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with matching funds
• CEUs, licensure reimbursements, multiple loan forgiveness programs, and employee discounts
• Accrued paid time off – 2 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days per year, and 10 paid holidays for full‑time staff
• Flexible schedule and ability to work remotely
• 40 hours per week (Monday‑Friday) with various shifts available

• Practice community‑based nursing and administer medical care.
• Provide clients with basic medical information and promote healthy lifestyle changes including tobacco cessation, nutrition, physical activity, substance‑use prevention, and medication adherence.
• Serve as liaison with physicians and other providers; coordinate with client’s physician, psychiatrists, and pharmacy regarding medical care and prescriptions.
• Administer shots and daily medications following prescribed orders.
• Complete nursing progress notes and annual nursing assessments.
• Document client’s vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, BMI, waist circumference, and other data.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess and refer clients to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of HIPAA and other sensitive information.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all job performance.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices; attend required trainings on relevant topics.
• Perform job responsibilities and maintain all records in accordance with BHP’s policies, procedures, regulatory authorities, and applicable laws.
• Work assigned schedule, exhibit regular and punctual attendance, and work outside normal hours as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science of Nursing.
• Three to five years of nursing experience in a facility for individuals with mental health issues.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate with other service providers.
• Basic computer, phone, and typing skills.
• Ability to comply with ADA reasonable accommodations as approved by BHP.

Employees are expected to perform essential duties to performance standards. Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as long as they do not create undue hardship for BHP.