Licensed Practical Nurse (BHI) - FT Overnight

Licensed Practical Nurse (BHI) - FT Overnight Type: Regular We are hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (BHI) - FT Overnight Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Location: Pipersville, PA (onsite - group home setting) Employment Type: Full-time, Overnights Compensation: $31.50/hr Incentives: $1,000 sign on bonus. No relocation packaged offered. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12am - 8am If you want to make a difference in the life of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, consider working for our program. We are a group home that helps individuals meet their personal goals while working toward transition to a more independent living setting. Primary job duties include medication administration, support of individual's recovery journey through education and encouragement, and completing paperwork as assigned. Also work as a part of a comprehensive team dedicated to helping individuals in their unique recovery journey. Job Responsibilities Reports client's social, psychological and physical behavior as indicated. Implements and ensures compliance with standards of nursing practice that promote optimal health care delivery and meet regulatory requirements Implements policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with Confidentiality regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), national accreditation agency and Continuous Quality Improvement. Attend applicable meetings as necessary. Using state guidelines, Quality Assurance Plan and Client Rights Policy, ensures that clinical operations comply with state regulations and update plans and policies as necessary. Provides professional nursing care including assessment, care and treatment of clients at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA. Performs Nursing assessments and interventions with medication oversight and administration as needed Demonstrates proficiency in intervention techniques for both staff and clients in mediating problems or complaints; supervise clinical staffing, and provide other regular staff meetings and other venues for effective communication of information to staff and solicitation of staff ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Additional duties may be required of the LPN during staff vacancies or PTO Perform other duties as assigned by the Director. Required Education / Experience / Certifications / Licenses Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing. Two years' experience working with Behavioral Health Clients preferred, not required Essential Qualifications / Skills Working knowledge of the principles and techniques in the counseling of each client and/or effective delivery of community-based services. Knowledge of the dynamics of the disease of chemical dependency and its treatment. Knowledge of resources available in the community to support recovery. Working knowledge of psychoactive substance abuse, dependency and the principles and techniques based on best practices. Commitment to the use of evidence based treatment and preventative methods. Ability to incorporate this knowledge into a training program for employees, assuring training and hours needed to attain certification. Emotional stability, maturity, warmth, openness and the ability to work effectively with a diverse, indigent population. More than five (5) years continuous sobriety and/or recovery from mood altering drugs, with active participation in recovery, if applicable. Knowledge of federal confidentiality laws so that client confidentiality is assured. Must have knowledge of Client Rights Policy and believe those rights must be considered at all times. Ability to speak and write effectively for the purpose of maintaining effective relations with the staff, clients and stakeholders and for marketing programs to clients and the community. Ability to perform duties physically and mentally without harm to self or others. Pre-employment Screening Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. Benefits We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned f #J-18808-Ljbffr 00 RHA Health Services, LLC