Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cascade Community Healthcare • Centralia, WA

11h • $29 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect" ABOUT CASCADE: Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County. The Cascade Evaluation and Treatment Center provides intensive mental health and psychiatric services for adults 18 and older. This 22-bed facility has 16 beds on the evaluation and treatment unit, and 6 beds on our crisis stabilization unit. Now open, new to the ETC, an 18-chair Crisis Relief Services Unit! The Cascade Evaluation and Treatment Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! The LPN provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the medical provider. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Full-time (40-hours) Thursday - Sunday 9:00am - 7:30pm Part-time (36-hours) Monday - Wednesday 7:00am - 7:30pm This position is eligible for $2/hour shift differential for eligible hours on Swing an NOC shifts and hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. PAY SCALE: $29.06 - 35.42 DOE

Requirements

• Washington State Department of Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Two years’ experience, Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass WA State Patrol Background check.
• May require National background check if haven’t lived in Washington State consecutively the last three years.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Must maintain current mailing address and phone number with Human Resources Department.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Cascade’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients served.
• Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process.
• Collects data relevant to members served care; develops and implements nursing care plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
• Transcribes medical provider orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administers medication and treatments to clients served.
• Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned.
• Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.
• Notifies the medical provider and nurse manager of any changes in behavior or condition.
• Documents the progress of members served toward their treatment plan goals.
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
• If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of clients served in the event of assaultive behavior.

Benefits

• Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Meaningful work.
• The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count.
• Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 personal holiday hours. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and personal holiday hours are available after 90-days of employment.
• Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for all other benefits.
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan term
• Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required.
• Cascade reimburses the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.).

What This Job Offers

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