(Archived) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Overview

Full time - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Limestone Health, a Springstone affiliate will offer treatment services to individuals suffering from opiate addiction. We are looking for passionate team members who will help us fulfill our mission of Changing People’s Lives®. Please join our team with a highly engaged staff to deliver best in class care.

The Limestone Health Nursing Team recommends and oversees implementation of all medical policies and procedures for the Opiate Treatment Program, ensuring the safety and well-being of the clients utilizing programs. Acting as the agent of a practitioner licensed under state law and registered under the appropriate state and federal laws to administer opioid treatment medication. Hours are 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM M-F with weekend rotation of Saturday/Sunday 5:45 AM - 10:15 AM.

So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®?

Members of our team Enjoy:

• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth
• Competitive compensation

Position Details

Job Details:

• Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders and giving direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• The LVN/LPN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric and emotional disorders.
• The LVN/LPN will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care. The LVN/LPN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing training or relevant state licensure required.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.