Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $10k Bonus
About The Position
Keystone Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day opportunities at its inpatient facility in Canton, South Dakota. The position provides nursing care within the scope and standards of nursing practice, applicable state Nurse Practice Act regulations, and facility and corporate policies. The nurse is expected to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude and prioritize patient safety. The facility treats adolescents and adults age 19 and older with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. The role includes monitoring patient health, administering basic care and medication, implementing individualized care plans, communicating with patients and treatment team members, and accurately documenting patient symptoms, responses, and progress. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a one-year commitment. The listed pay range is $24–$36 per hour, with shift differentials for specified night and weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current LPN/LVN license as required by the state.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of nursing experience in the clinical area served by the facility is preferred.
- First aid may be required depending on state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient health and provide basic care using the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice and in support of care plan objectives and goals.
- Model customer-service expectations and demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety.
- Collaborate with others to address patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age-related, developmental, and cultural needs, and work to resolve customer complaints.
- Provide for patients’ basic comfort and implement nursing interventions identified in individualized plans of care.
- Apply appropriate interventions to promote wellness and maintain wellness.
- Discuss care with patients, listen to their concerns, and report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in treatment.
- Deliver medication safely in accordance with policies, procedures, physician orders, and current practice.
- Maintain professional nursing standards in accordance with facility policies, external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards, and psychiatric nursing standards.
- Accurately and thoroughly report and document patient symptoms, responses, and progress.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.
- Medical coverage.
- Prescription drug plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Health savings accounts.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Financial support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Shift differentials: $2 per hour for Monday–Thursday nights, $3 per hour for weekend days, and $4 per hour for weekend nights.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
