Licensed Vocational Nurse Part Time Nights

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Part Time Nights

Position Summary:

Part‑time night shift (two 12‑hour shifts per week with one weekend shift every other weekend). Provides direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse or advanced practice provider. Medical management of patients, environmental safety, and crisis management within scope of practice.

• Performs all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider.
• Manages patient assignment within assigned shift.
• Performs and documents vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care, and assists with other basic medical care tasks assigned.
• Reports abnormal changes in patients or patients’ health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner.
• Receives, places and documents provider orders/communication in an intimate manner using approved abbreviations.
• Effectively labels, collects and processes patient specimens.
• Administers medications, injections, places and maintains nasogastric tube feeds, and provides wound care according to facility and state regulations.
• May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities.
• Contributes to individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the ERC multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in daily controlled substance count.
• Aides in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities.
• Collaborates with staff to assist with transportation arrangements for patient appointments outside of ERC.
• Responds to emergency situations until emergency response team (911) arrives on scene.

• High school diploma or GED (Required).
• Active LVN license in the state job is held (Required).
• BLS certification (Required).
• Ability to keep patient information confidential (Required).
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations (Required).

• 1+ years of experience working in the mental health field, IV skills/certification, knowledge/experience with nasogastric tubes (Preferred).

Competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off; parental leave benefits; retirement benefits; tuition reimbursement; a supportive workplace environment.

As set forth in ERC Pathlight’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.