Licensed Practical Nurse (BHI) - PT Weekends

RHA Health Services, LLC • Bedminster Township, PA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (BHI) - PT Weekends. Type: Regular. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Location: Pipersville, PA (onsite - group home setting). Employment Type: Part-time, Weekends. Compensation: $31.50/hr. Incentives: No sign on bonus being offered. No relocation packaged offered. Schedule: Every other Saturday & Sunday, 12am - 8am.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program
• Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques in the counseling of each client and/or effective delivery of community-based services.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the disease of chemical dependency and its treatment.
• Knowledge of resources available in the community to support recovery.
• Working knowledge of psychoactive substance abuse, dependency and the principles and techniques based on best practices.
• Commitment to the use of evidence based treatment and preventative methods.
• Ability to incorporate this knowledge into a training program for employees, assuring training and hours needed to attain certification.
• Emotional stability, maturity, warmth, openness and the ability to work effectively with a diverse, indigent population.
• More than five (5) years continuous sobriety and/or recovery from mood altering drugs, with active participation in recovery, if applicable.
• Knowledge of federal confidentiality laws so that client confidentiality is assured.
• Must have knowledge of Client Rights Policy and believe those rights must be considered at all times.
• Ability to speak and write effectively for the purpose of maintaining effective relations with the staff, clients and stakeholders and for marketing programs to clients and the community.
• Ability to perform duties physically and mentally without harm to self or others.
• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience working with Behavioral Health Clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports client’s social, psychological and physical behavior as indicated.
• Implements and ensures compliance with standards of nursing practice that promote optimal health care delivery and meet regulatory requirements.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with Confidentiality regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), national accreditation agency and Continuous Quality Improvement. Attend applicable meetings as necessary.
• Using state guidelines, Quality Assurance Plan and Client Rights Policy, ensures that clinical operations comply with state regulations and update plans and policies as necessary.
• Provides professional nursing care including assessment, care and treatment of clients at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA.
• Performs Nursing assessments and interventions with medication oversight and administration as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in intervention techniques for both staff and clients in mediating problems or complaints; supervise clinical staffing, and provide other regular staff meetings and other venues for effective communication of information to staff and solicitation of staff ideas, concerns, and suggestions.
• Additional duties may be required of the LPN during staff vacancies or PTO.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree