LPN Part-Time Substance Addiction Recovery

Overview

LPN Part-time Day Shift Opportunity at Keystone Treatment Center

• Part-time Nights
• 7am

• 7pm

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance abuse and mental health. 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!

Benefits:

• 8 paid holidays and personal time

• vacation, sick, and extended sick leave

• Company paid life insurance

• Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta) and Vision (VSP)

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Additional Life Insurance

• 401k

• Employer match

• Uniform and Shoe stipend

• Licensure reimbursement

About Keystone Treatment Center

Since its inception in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has established itself as a nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient treatment center for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. At our inpatient facility in Canton, South Dakota, just 30 minutes from Sioux Falls, we treat adolescents and adults age 19 and older of all genders who are struggling with addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Through a variety of transformative treatments, which may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential groups, and the 12-Step model, Keystone Treatment Center delivers evidence-based care in an atmosphere of trust and honesty. For those who need to rid their bodies of substances prior to beginning treatment, we also offer medical detoxification with 24/7 monitoring.

What Makes Keystone Treatment Center Different?

With a semirural setting on 13 acres of land, our facility allows for quaint moments of reflection and serenity throughout the treatment process. At Keystone Treatment Center, we tailor our treatment plans to each unique individual, offering gender-specific programming to all patients and programming that is directly geared toward those who are struggling with a gambling addiction. We also incorporate elements of spirituality, and our experiential therapies include ropes courses along with arts and crafts. Additionally, we feature programming that specifically focuses on reflecting the traditions, practices, and values of the Native American culture.

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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