Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join Our Team at NorthStar Behavioral Health

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals battling substance abuse and mental health challenges? NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking a conscientious and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic residential team, ensuring high-quality patient care for clients in our residential units. Our Residential Licensed Practical Nurses are at the forefront of care delivery - actively collaborating with our treatment team to ensure successful outcomes for the clients we support.

NorthStar Behavioral Health is a full-service non-profit behavioral healthcare agency. Since 1976, NorthStar Behavioral Health has been assuring access, safety, and quality to our clients within Hamilton County and the Greater Cincinnati area. Every day, we support individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and hope - and we're just as committed to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive. At NorthStar Behavioral Health, exciting things are happening! We are building our team as we prepare to move into a new state-of-the art facility this summer.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and employer-paid vision, life and long-term disability coverages – Employees are eligible the first day of the month after hire!
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off each year - We value work and life balance!
• 403(b) retirement plan - We help you plan for the future!
• Student loan forgiveness program – We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Professional development, CEUs and learning access via Relias - We develop our employees!
• Supportive work environment - We lift each other up, celebrate wins and grow strong as a team!
• Purpose-driven work - We make a meaningful impact in our community every day!
• Employee assistance program - Another resource to help you personally!
• Employee discount program - Save on travel, retail and other services!

What We Require for this Role:

• LVN diploma or associate's degree and valid LPN license in the state of Ohio.
• Experience in a residential treatment setting is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Tuberculosis skin test and influenza (flu) vaccination within the past year.
• Ability to work an 8 hour shift with a rotating schedule of 5 shifts per week.
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Key Job Duties:

• Medication management - Organize, document, and set up medications for daily witnessed self-administration. Administer parenteral injections, including insulin, LAIM, atypical, Naltrexone, etc. Facilitate e-prescriptions as ordered by residential medical providers. Educate clients on medications ordered for them. Ensure that clients have necessary medications prepared for them during stay and upon discharge.
• Assess and monitor client health - Perform withdrawal scales such as COWS, CIWA-R, and other clinical tools/rating scales. Conduct clinical diagnostic tools such as FSG (finger stick glucose), BAL (breathalyzers), and vital signs assessments. Communicate any changes in clients' medical, medication, or psychiatric status to the unit medical providers.
• Educate and train residential treatment staff in various procedures, including taking vital signs, performing diagnostic tests, and supervising patient self-administration of medications.
• Lead educational groups for residential patients to support their recovery journey.

NorthStar Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Our hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.