Licensed Practical Nurse

The Recovery Village•Palmer Lake, CO

17h•$29 - $33

About The Position

Join The Recovery Village as a Licensed Practical Nurse! Competitive Salary: $29-33/hr + $4 Night Shift Differential The Recovery Village is a leading provider of integrated healthcare solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based addiction treatment and mental health services. Our mission is to help individuals reclaim their lives through comprehensive care tailored to their needs. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a crucial role in providing care for patients who are navigating the challenges of substance abuse and mental health disorders. You will be responsible for managing various nursing tasks and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. Why Work With Us? You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and nurturing environment, where you can make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Join us in our commitment to excellence in care and making a difference in the community. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following: CORE JOB DUTIES: 1. Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care. 2. Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps 4 containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign 3. Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues 4. Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room 5. Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers 6. Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled 7. Level of Care transfers in Avatar 8. Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets 9. Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance. OTHER REQUIRED TASKS: 1. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning. 2. Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings. 3. Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect. 4. Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work. 5. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member. 6. Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting. 7. Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress. 8. Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision. 9. Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor. 10. Demonstrates willingness accept responsibility. 11. Demonstrates ability to complete all tasks with concern for work quality, timeliness, and 5 efficiency. 12. Demonstrates ability to encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment. 13. Demonstrates the ability to provide for the preservation of personal dignity of clients. 14. Demonstrates the ability to report incident occurrences in accordance with policies and procedures. 15. Demonstrates the ability to maintain safe physical environment. 16. Demonstrates the ability to comply with all regulatory and accreditation guidelines and standards. 17. Ability to maintain the confidential nature of all patients and facility activities. 18. Ability to maintain required Training & Continuing Education. 19. Ability to maintain Standards of Ethical Conduct. 20. Reports any concerns to immediate supervisor. 21. Demonstrates ability, to perform additional duties, as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as indicated in State law
Licensed to practice in the State of practice.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
Experience in behavioral health preferred
Higher education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and monitor individuals for changes in health status.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Assist in developing and implementing individual care plans.
Educate patients and families on health management, treatment processes, and recovery strategies.
Document patient progress, comply with care protocols, and maintain accurate medical records.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and support treatment objectives.
Respond to patient emergencies and provide first aid as necessary.
Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps 4 containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
Level of Care transfers in Avatar
Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets
Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect.
Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress.
Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision.
Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor.
Demonstrates willingness accept responsibility.
Demonstrates ability to complete all tasks with concern for work quality, timeliness, and 5 efficiency.
Demonstrates ability to encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to provide for the preservation of personal dignity of clients.
Demonstrates the ability to report incident occurrences in accordance with policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain safe physical environment.
Demonstrates the ability to comply with all regulatory and accreditation guidelines and standards.
Ability to maintain the confidential nature of all patients and facility activities.
Ability to maintain required Training & Continuing Education.
Ability to maintain Standards of Ethical Conduct.
Reports any concerns to immediate supervisor.
Demonstrates ability, to perform additional duties, as deemed necessary by supervisor.