LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem)

Pyramid Healthcare•Langhorne, PA

8h•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Summary: Our Langhorne residential program provides gender-specific, individualized recovery services for adult men and women in Bucks County and surrounding areas. Our program also teaches women how to safely cope with physical, psychological and emotional trauma without the use of substances, empowering them to overcome feelings of victimization and move toward a life of wellness and personal growth. Men in our treatment program at Langhorne live on-site in a structured setting where they receive education, therapy and medical care to assist them in working through personal issues and ultimately overcoming their addiction. Our LPN's and RN's ensure labs are being addressed, reviewed, obtaining and transcribing of physician orders. Address: 1990 Woodbourne Rd A, Langhorne, PA 19047

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse in PA
Current BLS card

Responsibilities

Work as a team member with other nurses, providers and other caring professionals.
Communicate with other disciplines to ensure client needs are being met, involved in chart monitor-identify and carry out action plans.
Review and follow detox protocols
Assist staff in high volume shifts, prioritizing and organizing the shift, completion of the unit scheduling.
Orientation of new nurses as needed
Administer medications and complete MAR
Complete labs necessary for treatment (HCG, urine, BAC, glucometer) Administer IM and SQ medications and Narcan as needed
Ensure labs are being addressed, reviewed, obtaining and transcribing of physician orders.
Follow proper consent procedures.
Involved in Performance Improvement Projects.
Nursing competency and evaluation completion.
Follow Evidence Based Practice guidelines
Nursing assessments, treatment plans, medication administration, vitals, follow detox protocols and other medical protocols along with assisting medical provider as needed.
Other duties as assigned.