PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Avery's House LLC•Boise, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician. The role implements direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The nurse supports clients’ medical and psychosocial care and recovery, establishes therapeutic relationships, and contributes to admission, discharge, treatment planning, crisis response, and ongoing documentation. This position is PRN, with shifts listed as 7:00 AM–5:00 PM and 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, and is performed in person in Boise, Idaho.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited LPN program and hold current LPN licensure in the state of operation.
Hold a current CPR/FA certificate.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; a new application may be submitted and in process.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to review and implement recovery/treatment plans.
Be able to support the medical and psychosocial care of members served.
Be able to administer oral and injectable medications.
Be able to work as a team member, report observations and concerns, and ask appropriate questions.
Be able to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.
Understand psychiatric illness and its treatment, and have knowledge of psychotropic medication.
Meet the stated physical demands, including walking, bending, standing, climbing stairs, speaking English, hearing, using a telephone, driving an automobile, operating standard office equipment, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a related field; behavioral health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and interactions with clients.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
Provide nursing care and assist with welcoming, admission, and discharge processes.
Collect data relevant to client care and develop and implement nursing care plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
Transcribe physician orders accurately and promptly.
Administer medications in accordance with medication-management policies and procedures.
Notify the prescriber and nursing supervisor of changes in a client’s behavior or condition.
Document client progress toward recovery-plan goals.
Attend and participate in company meetings.
Coordinate and participate in medication counts and give reports at the beginning and end of each shift.