LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

New Vista is currently recruiting for LPNs at Ethan Crossing of Springfield.

WHO WE ARE:

The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives. At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment – one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.

New Vista's Ethan Crossing Addiction Treatment Centers work with individuals and their support systems to identify factors leading to addiction, equip individuals with the resources needed to address addictive triggers, and reconnect individuals with their support system and community. From scheduling an admission date to acquainting individuals with the campus and everything in between, patients are supported by our team of compassionate employees.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient’s lives.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE AT ETHAN CROSSING OF SPRINGFIELD!

We are recruiting LPN's's for Full & Part Time for day shift (7a-7p) and night shift (7p-7a) positions at our facility. Must be willing to work weekends.

PERKS AT WORK:

Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the NewVista brand company. We offer competitive market wages along with a full, robust package:

• Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Dental Care Program – 2 choices
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k with a Company Match
• Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness
• Mentoring + Trainer Opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program
• Growth in Director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program
• Handle with Care Trainer – Certifications

Recognition + Rewards

• On the spot recognition Prizes
• Team Member of the Quarter
• Team Member of the Year
• Monthly Celebrations
• Team Member Recognition Cards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• LPN certification
• Ability to make safe judgment calls in client care
• Strong communication skills for educating clients about the dangers of substance abuse and their treatment options
• Proficiency in computer programs and data entry for maintaining client records
• Experience in mental health and/or addiction preferred
• Caring and professional demeanor with compassion for clients struggling with addiction

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform client assessments and medical screenings at admission and monitor client’s status throughout treatment
• Assist physicians with developing individual treatment plans and implement and monitor those plans
• Communicate with clinical staff concerning client’s behavioral, emotional and mental state for proper treatment
• Administer medications and provide pain management services
• Update and maintain client’s medical records and charts
• Educate clients about the dangers of substance abuse and various treatment options
• Provide emotional support to clients struggling with addiction, which may include organizing and facilitating support groups
• Meet with clients on an individual basis to offer medical support and education during their treatment

Detox Job Duties

• Recognizing symptoms and identifying the type of substance abuse
• Utilizing standards for assessing withdrawal symptoms, such as the CIWA protocol
• Administering medications to assist in managing withdrawal symptoms, such as Diazepam, Valium, etc.
• Monitoring for behavioral changes
• Ensuring the client is engaged with the treatment plan and is compliant with the treatment regimen