Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Description

We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time and PRN) to join our team!

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

The Recovery Village Indianapolis (RVI) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders. 71 beds, 15 beds for Detox, 34 beds for Residential, and 22 beds for Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Treatment.

Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Job Duties:

• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
• Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
• Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
• Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
• Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT's with the creation/modification of observation sheets
• Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.

Other Required Tasks:

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect.
• Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress.
• Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts

This is a part-time position 56 hours per pay period. Per ARS policy, all employees will be placed in a rotating holiday pattern to staff all recognized holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law; higher education preferred.
• Two years' as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN preferred; behavioral health setting ideal.
• Licensed to practice in the State of licensure, active and in good standing required.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. #indnursinghiring

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Other Titles: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health Practical Nurse, Detox Licensed Practical Nurse, Substance Abuse Practical Nurse, Psych Nurse, Mental Health Nurse

Benefits

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Pay: Starting rate $28/hr, based on experience.
• $3.00 Night Shift Differential (7p-7a)
• Retirement: 401K
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package