Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Location: SQUARE ONE HEALTH LLC - Ashtabula - ASHTABULA, OH 44004 Position Type: Full‑Time/Part‑Time The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an active participant in the health care team who provides direct and indirect care to patients, families, and legal guardians. This role works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, contributing to each patient’s individual treatment plan by developing, implementing, and documenting appropriate goals and interventions informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric problems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Responsibilities Maintains and follows nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility, philosophy, and operational policies. Complete health assessments, implement treatment plans, and accurately document outcomes in the EHR for all assigned clients each shift in a timely manner. Reviews daily incident reports and records patient incidents daily. Assist in admissions and discharges while abiding by facility nursing procedures. Follow physician orders as written in treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS, or CINA. Assess and report signs and symptoms indicating physiological and/or psychosocial changes in patient’s condition to the provider and clinical team. Assist with referrals to appropriate health agencies and coordinate medical services. Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general healthcare, withdrawal management, medications, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition in a way they understand. Observe and participate in medication procedures and make recommendations as needed. Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the nursing team. Maintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual trainings, CEUs, and performance reviews. Utilize de‑escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed. Delegate certain duties to non‑licensed staff such as BHTs or Resident Techs. Learn and utilize available software (Ritten, Paycom, etc.) efficiently to complete job requirements. Qualifications Active LPN license in good standing. 2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year of previous psychiatric and/or substance experience. De‑escalation/crisis intervention experience (preferred). IV insertion and blood draw capabilities, or willingness to learn. Open‑minded, flexible, and willing to take direction. Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation. Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. High level of confidentiality. Exceptional display of verbal and written communication. Ability to successfully pass a background and drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Desert Cove Recovery