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

RHA Health Services, LLC • 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 and requires adherence to the Nurse Practice Act and RHA standards of care. The position relies on nursing knowledge, experience, and judgment, with limited supervision and direction, to provide quality services to crisis facility clients.

The LPN performs nursing assessments and interventions, oversees and administers medications as needed, and reports clients’ social, psychological, and physical behaviors. The role also implements nursing practice standards and organizational policies to support quality care, regulatory compliance, confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement. Supervisory responsibilities include contributing to hiring, training, work direction, performance appraisal, employee motivation and discipline, and resolving complaints and problems.

Requirements

• Active, 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 preventative methods.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Pre-employment screening includes criminal background screening, checks of the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registry, drug testing, education verification, and other position-based credentialing.
• Proof of employment history or references may be required.
• For positions requiring driving, proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and a vehicle is required if needed to provide transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with behavioral health clients is preferred; the posting also lists two years of nursing experience with behavioral health clients as preferred.
• MSN preferred.

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 to ensure 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 and update plans and policies as necessary.
• Interview candidates, make hiring recommendations, and train employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward, motivate, discipline, and promote team performance; 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 only.
• Health insurance for full-time employees only.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed