Licensed Practical Nurse Day Shift

ERC Pathlight•Aurora, CO

5d•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At ERC Pathlight, we are dedicated to changing lives through innovative, evidence-based, and compassionate care for eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. We are a leading treatment provider with multiple locations and extensive virtual programming, meeting patients where they are to guide them toward lasting recovery. Since 2008, we have supported over 6,000 patients annually, and our commitment to expanding access, elevating care standards, and empowering patients remains stronger than ever. Joining ERC Pathlight means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference, working with passionate clinicians, dedicated staff, and mission-driven leaders who value collaboration, growth, and integrity. If you are driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to transform mental health treatment, you belong here.

Requirements

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

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 in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.
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.
Assist 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.