Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Days

The Recovery Village•Groveport, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care and education to patients about medical and psychiatric conditions at The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab, an 80-bed facility offering detox, inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. The nurse builds trust and rapport with patients and families and collaborates with the facility leadership and treatment teams to support high-quality care and facility operations. The role includes resolving issues carried over from prior shifts; supporting infection-control compliance; managing medication storage, returns, destruction, and pharmacy issues; ordering and organizing supplies; tracking laboratory orders, outside consultations, and medical transfers; coordinating admissions and transfers; completing administrative documentation; and auditing admissions, discharges, and nursing procedures. The nurse also participates in meetings, communicates and works effectively with colleagues, responds flexibly to changing circumstances, accepts supervision, and addresses concerns raised by supervisors. The position offers full-time and part-time day schedules, with three 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Starting pay is $28.50 per hour, based on experience. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as required by state law.
Active, good-standing license to practice in the applicable state.
Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred; behavioral health experience is ideal.

Nice To Haves

Higher education.
Two years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience.
Experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, including missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, and missing continuity-of-care data.
Conduct infection-control compliance audits, including checks of glucometers, refrigerators, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests, handwashing, and flu campaign activities.
Manage medication storage, returns, and destruction, and contact the pharmacy to resolve medication issues.
Order supplies, manage inventory, and maintain and organize the supply room.
Monitor and track laboratory orders and outside consultations, and track medical transfers.
Coordinate and plan admission workflows; print Integra and Care 360 requisitions; and ensure collected samples are properly labeled.
Complete level-of-care transfers in AVATAR.
Perform administrative functions, including scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with work schedules, and helping BHTs create or modify observation sheets.
Audit admissions and discharges and, at the DON’s discretion, check that nursing procedures are properly completed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to incorporate medical issues into treatment planning.
Participate in regular department and staff meetings.
Interact with clients compassionately and respectfully.
Communicate effectively and work as a team member with other staff.
Maintain timely and efficient work habits, attend scheduled shifts punctually and prepared, and avoid excessive absences.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, remain objective and mature under stress, accept and use supervision, and address problems noted by a supervisor.