Licensed Practical Nurse in Cambridge, Ohio at Hickory Recovery

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hickory Behavioral at Kingman

Department: Nursing

Direct Report To: Director of Nursing

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

About the Role:

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for completing nursing treatments, medication administration and education, and documentation.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications:

• A nursing degree from an accredited school of Nursing required
• At least 2 years prior experience as an LPN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Computer proficiency, including EMR
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Understanding of Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnosis
• Must maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, and exercise time management skills.
• Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floor
• Schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patients
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts medication count and maintains emergency drug kit
• Documents patient education
• Follows admission procedures
• Follows discharge procedures
• Monitors health record documentation timeliness and accuracy
• Monitors HIPAA compliance
• Ensures OSHA and employee illness or injury procedures are followed
• Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriately
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory laws
• Performs pain assessment and is knowledgeable about pain management
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Reports medication errors or "near misses" to Director of Nursing
• Uses two identifiers when administering medications and documents
• Looks for performance opportunities and ensures PI activities are ongoing
• Reports unsafe conditions to Nursing Leadership
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Reports and documents suicide risks to appropriate staff
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Maintains active nursing license

Compensation:

• $29.00-$33.00/hr

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Licensed Practical Nurse – Hickory Treatment Centers at

Department: Nursing

Direct Report To: Director of Nursing

Job Type:

About the Role:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for the healthcare of both female and male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN will perform comprehensive physical health assessments on all intakes and formulate a plan of care that includes physician orders, medications, education, and treatments.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications:

• Valid LPN completed from an accredited school of Nursing.
• At least 2 years prior experience as an LPN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs intake assessments on all clients.
• Timely and complete medical record documentation
• Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively.
• Oral and written communication skills to convey patient progress and needs.
• Nursing care plan and implementation
• Ability to be on call for patients and staff.
• Participation in Multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Provision of in-service education for staff as requested.
• Participation in Peer Review process
• Ability to work well with the Medical Director and carry out physician orders.
• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission regulations and standards

Compensation: $29.00-$33.00

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