Job description

$15,000 sign on bonus!

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the RN or LPN is responsible for assisting the Physician in providing patient care in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The Licensed Practical Nurse coordinates with the Physician, Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing cooperates with other departments as required to provide for total patient care.

• Obtains a complete initial assessment including medical, psychiatric and chemical dependency history.
• Assesses and evaluates medical and psychiatric problems and reports to the Registered Nurse and Physician to initiate interventions.
• Confers with other departments regarding patient care on an as needed basis.
• Accurately follows through on physician orders, administering medications and treatments and scheduling outside consultations.
• Assists in the formulation of ITP and MTP, including assessments, writing care plans, updates of care plans, and discharge planning.
• Assists in the identification of medical, emotional and environmental needs of the patient.
• Assists in nutritional screening, interventions with dietician, physician and dietary department to ensure that the patient’s dietary needs are met.
• Assists in searching patients and their belongings, confiscating all contraband and inappropriate items.
• Responsible for accurate documentation on patient charts.
• Accurately documents unusual events of patients, staff and visitors by utilizing Incident Reports.
• Completes diagnostics such as PFTs, PPDs and the collection of urine, sputum and other specimens.

Job Requirements

Full time

Full benefits available

• Prefer experience in chemical dependency or psychiatric nursing.
• A graduate of an approved school of nursing with a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of PA
• CPR Certification.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to understand medical charts and physician orders.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, families and the public.
• Ability to be flexible in adjusting to new and rapidly changing situations.
• Must have ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Ability to work well with others as a member of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kennett Square, PA 19348: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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