Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time Day Shift

Eating Recovery Center•Aurora, CO

11d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

ERC Pathlight is a leading treatment provider for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. They offer innovative, evidence-based, and compassionate care nationwide through multiple locations and virtual programming. Founded in 2008, ERC Pathlight supports over 6,000 patients annually and is committed to expanding access, elevating care standards, and empowering patients towards recovery. The organization emphasizes a mission-driven culture where employee ideas and contributions are valued, aiming to transform the future of mental health treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Active LPN license in the state job is held
BLS certification
Ability to keep patient information confidential
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility (RCCF) must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or at least eighteen (18) years of age and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over twenty-one (21) years of age.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience working with in the mental health field
IV skills/certification
Knowledge/experience with nasogastric tubes

Responsibilities

Provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP, or physician.
Provide medical management of patients.
Assist with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population.
Demonstrate performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization.
Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.
Treat coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.
Partner with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.
Cross-train across ERC and Pathlight and may be required to float or be assigned to other locations/facilities within the Region.
May be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs.
Perform all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider.
Manage patient assignment within assigned shift.
Perform and document vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care and assists with other basic medical care tasks assigned.
Report abnormal changes in patients or patients’ health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner.
Receive, place and document provider orders/communication in a timely manner using approved abbreviations.
Effectively label, collect and process patient specimens.
Administer medications, injections, place and maintain nasogastric tube feeds, and provide wound care according to facility and state regulations.
May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Ensure that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities.
Contribute to individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the ERC multidisciplinary team.
Participate in daily controlled substance count.
Aid in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities.
Collaborate with staff to assist with transportation arrangements for patient appointments outside of ERC.
Respond to emergency situations until emergency response team (911) arrives on scene.