Nurse LPN

Pyramid Healthcare•York, PA

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. Schedule: Monday- Friday 4:30am-12:30pm

Requirements

Current unencumbered LPN license in state of practice required.
Current CPR/BLS, AED and First Aid required.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Sound judgment and excellent nursing skills
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting preferred.
Background in Substance Use Treatment and Co-occurring Disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial Nursing Assessment with new admissions, as applicable
Medication administration
Knowledge and delivery of detox protocols
Complete 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
Other duties as assigned.