Licensed Practical Nurse Overnights

Eating Recovery Center•Denver, CO

5d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and assists with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The role includes medical management of patients and support for environmental safety and crisis management, within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures. The LPN is expected to demonstrate quality clinical practice, uphold the organization’s mission and strategic plan, treat patients and coworkers with dignity and respect, and partner with the treatment team to maintain a therapeutic milieu. The position works overnight onsite at Eating Recovery Center’s adult inpatient/residential facility in Denver, Colorado, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The LPN will cross-train across ERC and Pathlight and may be assigned or floated to other facilities within the region. On-call shifts may be required based on business needs and applicable labor laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active LPN license in the state where the job is held; an active Colorado LPN license is required for this position.
BLS certification.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
For teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF): be at least 21 years old, or be at least 18 and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over 21.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in the mental health field.
IV skills or certification.
Knowledge of or experience with nasogastric tubes.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to assigned patients within the LPN’s scope of practice and under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider.
Manage the patient assignment during the assigned shift.
Perform and document vital signs, responses to treatment, education, nursing care, and other assigned basic medical care tasks.
Report abnormal changes in patients’ health or mental status to an RN or provider in a timely manner.
Receive, place, and document provider orders and communications promptly using approved abbreviations.
Label, collect, and process patient specimens.
Administer medications and injections; place and maintain nasogastric tube feeds; and provide wound care in accordance with facility and state regulations.
Assist licensed providers with examinations and treatments, including positioning or restraining patients and assisting as directed.
Provide patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Ensure care reflects patient outcome goals.
Contribute to individualized treatment plans with the ERC multidisciplinary team.
Participate in daily controlled substance counts.
Assist with patient transitions or transfers to and from other units or facilities.
Collaborate with staff to arrange transportation for patient appointments outside ERC.
Respond to emergencies until the 911 emergency response team arrives.
Cross-train across ERC and Pathlight and, as needed, float to or work at other regional locations or facilities.
Work on-call shifts when required by business needs and applicable labor laws.