LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time)

Pyramid Healthcare•Dallas, PA

15d•$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: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an essential role in the delivery of treatment at Pyramid Healthcare. The primary function of this role is providing direct nursing services to clients in adult substance-use disorder and/or mental health treatment.

Requirements

Current LPN license in Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
Awareness and understanding of regulating bodies (CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP, RTFA).

Responsibilities

Maintain a 1:10 ratio for detox clients.
Complete initial Nursing Assessments with new admissions, as applicable.
Administer medications to clients.
Apply knowledge and delivery of detox protocols.
Perform COWS and CIWA scales with appropriate clients per protocol.
Provide medication education to clients.
Coordinate and support Medical providers with assessments and medication management appointments.
Maintain medical equipment in proper working order; maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries.
Perform other duties as assigned.