NEW GRAD Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Days

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC • Loveland, CO

10d • $30 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of adult inpatient patients receiving behavioral healthcare for substance use and co-occurring disorders. The LPN coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of each patient’s master treatment plan and discharge plan. The role communicates with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, and patients’ family members regarding treatment and safety issues.

The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and performs duties according to established patient care protocols, standards, procedures, applicable laws, and the scope of licensure. The position includes patient observation and monitoring, medication administration and education, admissions and discharges, vital signs, clinical documentation, and participation in quality assurance and compliance activities. All documentation must be completed professionally and in a timely manner. The position is full-time, working three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active Licensed Practical Nurse license 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 records systems.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in care.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical records system.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient-service orientation for internal and external customers.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to interact and communicate 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 behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and engage patients in medication education.
• Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain safety.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in the treatment process.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• 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.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, scope of licensure, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and standards of care.
• Complete 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 IRS-allowable 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed