Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings • Loveland, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of adult inpatient patients receiving behavioral healthcare. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, the LPN performs duties according to established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures. The nurse serves as a medical treatment plan coordinator for the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development and implementation of master treatment and discharge plans. The role requires active communication with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, patients, and family members regarding treatment and safety issues. The LPN completes related documentation professionally and on time and complies with applicable laws, regulations, licensure scope, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA procedures.

The position is based at Northpoint Colorado in Loveland, Colorado, and works full-time overnight hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. MST on an alternating schedule of Sun/Wed/Thu and Mon/Fri/Sat. Compensation is $30–$39 per hour, plus a shift differential. Northpoint provides evidence-based behavioral healthcare for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders, as well as mental health treatment for adolescents. The company describes its mission as saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back and treating each individual with empathy and respect.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where services are rendered.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED from a nationally accredited organization.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, with interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients in the assigned specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
• Understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical record system.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient-service orientation for internal and external interactions.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to communicate and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
• Administer medications and engage patients in the medication education process.
• Use de-escalation skills with volatile patients to help maintain the safety of patients and others.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Oversee and participate in facility quality-assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts for eligible medical and dependent-care expenses.
• Paid time off plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

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