Behavioral Health Urgent Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

RHA Health Services • Lenoir, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform nursing functions and provide consumer care at a Facility Based Crisis Center. The role includes assessing, caring for, and treating clients at the facility while adhering to standards of care defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA. It relies on the nurse’s knowledge, experience, and judgment, with limited supervision and direction, to provide quality services to crisis facility clients.

The position includes nursing assessments and interventions, oversight and administration of medications as needed, and reporting clients’ social, psychological, and physical behavior. It also involves ensuring compliance with nursing standards, organizational policies, confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, accreditation requirements, Continuous Quality Improvement, state regulations, the Quality Assurance Plan, and Client Rights Policy. Supervisory duties include participating in hiring recommendations, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, motivating and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.

Requirements

• Active and current LPN licensure in the state of employment.
• Working knowledge of psychoactive substance abuse and dependency, and of principles and techniques based on best practices.
• Commitment to evidence-based treatment and preventive methods.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Complete pre-employment criminal background screening and registry checks, including the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Complete drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Provide proof of employment history or references if required.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required to transport individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a nurse working with behavioral health clients.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and interventions, including medication oversight and administration as needed.
• Report clients’ social, psychological, and physical behavior as indicated.
• Implement and ensure compliance with nursing practice standards that promote optimal health care delivery and meet regulatory requirements.
• Implement policies and procedures supporting compliance with confidentiality regulations, HIPAA, national accreditation requirements, and Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Attend applicable meetings as necessary.
• Use state guidelines, the Quality Assurance Plan, and the Client Rights Policy to ensure clinical operations comply with state regulations; update plans and policies as necessary.
• Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations, train employees, plan and assign work, and direct employees.
• Appraise performance, reward and motivate employees, discipline and promote team performance, and address complaints and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed