LPN NO Weekends - 10K Bonus - Substance Addiction Recovery

Overview

LPN Evening Shift Opportunity at White Deer Run York at Davies

• NO WEEKENDS!

• 10k Sign On Bonus!

• 2pm- 11pm

• Monday- Thursday

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance abuse and residential recovery. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

White Deer Run of York at Davies Drive, located 30 minutes south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, provides residential and detoxification services for adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. We use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational enhancement therapy, along with group and individual sessions, to help our patients gain the tools they need to build the foundation for long-term recovery.

White Deer Run of York at Davies Drive features a staff of professionally trained and experienced addiction and mental health experts. Our nursing staff leads the way through medically monitored detox, where patients may participate in groups such as relapse prevention, self-esteem, and coping skills, if physically capable. Patients in our residential addiction treatment program have a chance to engage in a wide variety of group and experiential therapies, such as art and music therapy. All patients receive a comprehensive aftercare plan that puts them in position to succeed long after they leave our facility.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.

• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.

• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.

• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.

• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.

• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.

• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.

• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.

• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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