Nurse, LPN

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Mahanoy City, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/RN supports the daily operations of the Detox Unit to promote quality client care through assessment, medication management, and direct care. The role includes supporting clients in detox and, at times, residential treatment, and working with a multidisciplinary treatment team as well as independently. Staff are expected to treat clients with respect and dignity while maintaining compliance with program policies, state requirements, and accreditation standards.

STR Silver Pines is a medical detox and residential treatment program in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, providing around-the-clock clinical support to adults navigating substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and primary mental health conditions. Care is personalized and evidence-based, with psychiatric support, medication management, trauma-informed therapy, and holistic services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an LPN program or an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Familiarity with the Pennsylvania Licensure Bill of Patient Rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality client care through assessment, monitoring, and communicating observations and findings to physicians and other treatment-team members.
• Help identify clients’ medical, emotional, and social needs during detox and, at times, residential treatment.
• Assess medical and psychological problems and report significant findings to the physician, physician assistant, and client counselor.
• Complete initial medical and nutritional assessments, chemical dependency and suicide histories, and patient-care charting.
• Assist with performing, monitoring, and administering client medications.
• Promote restoration of health, provide client and family education, and serve as a client advocate.
• Administer TB testing to clients and staff in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements.
• Maintain and follow established infection-control measures.
• Treat clients with respect while being firm and direct, supporting their personal goals and development.
• Provide appropriate education to staff and clients in the treatment program.
• Comply with program policies and procedures and applicable state and accreditation standards.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to discuss, assess, and resolve client issues, while also working independently.
• Coordinate emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Physician Assistant or Executive Director.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
• Multiple career development pathways.
• Company-supported continuing education and certification.
• Multiple health plan design options.
• Flexible dental and vision plan options.
• 100% company-paid EAP emotional well-being support.
• 100% company-paid critical illness coverage with health plan enrollment.
• 100% company-paid life and accidental death coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax-savings accounts.
• Team member referral program.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree