RN or LPN - FT Overnights
About The Position
The RN or LPN supports daily operations of the Detox Unit to promote quality care through assessment, medication management, monitoring, and direct client care. The nurse assists adults receiving detox and, at times, residential treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and primary mental health conditions. The role works with physicians, physician assistants, counselors, and a multidisciplinary treatment team, while also working independently. Staff are expected to treat clients with respect and dignity and comply with program policies, procedures, state requirements, and accreditation standards. The position is based at Silver Pines Treatment Center in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, and is full time on the third shift. The two-week schedule is: Week 1—Sunday 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Wednesday 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Thursday 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m., and Friday 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; Week 2—Monday 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Tuesday 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Wednesday 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m., and Saturday 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Travel is negligible.
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 and monitoring, and communicate 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 advocate for clients.
- Administer TB testing to clients and staff in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements.
- Maintain and follow established infection-control measures.
- Treat clients respectfully while being firm and direct, and support 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.
- Company-paid EAP emotional well-being support.
- Company-paid critical illness coverage with health plan enrollment.
- Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax savings accounts.
- Team member referral program.
- Parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
