Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN- Night and Day Shifts

Nurse Opportunity At Gaudenzia

If you are a dedicated and caring nurse looking to step away from the bedside into a rewarding role, please read further! We need strong nurses who are experienced and interested in working directly with clients who are being treated for substance use disorders and mental health stabilization. While performing your day-to-day nursing duties, you will perform very little to no bedside care! This is not medical surgical nursing, ICU, or a critical care position, however, our clients do come to us at a critical time of need, and we need excellent nurses who are willing to critically think, follow policy and procedures, and work as part of a team. Gaudenzia's mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

LPN Applicants: $27.59 - $30.00 p/hr.

RN Applicants: $40.69 - $46.50 p/hr.

Qualifications: Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Must have good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state in which clinical will practice. Substance Use Disorder and/or Mental Health/Co-occurring Disorders experience is strongly preferred!

LPN 1: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience. LPN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty. LPN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.

RN 1: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience. RN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty. RN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.

We need nurses who are experienced in medication administration, treatment planning, nursing documentation in an electronic medical record, and nurses who can utilize the team approach if problems are questions occur. While functioning as part of a team, nurses can see the positive effects that improve lives on a daily basis.

• Perform initial nursing assessment for clients within 24 hours of admission in accordance with established program policies and state regulation.
• Arrange appropriate appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete physical examinations, as well as required additional health screenings and supplemental tests.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy.
• Counsel clients on nutrition, health care, self-care, symptom management etc.
• Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment.
• Assist in the facilitation of special events, including, but not limited to: staff training, staff retreat, workshops and facility events.
• Implement health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
• Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices.
• Provide education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance.
• Maintain LPN/RN license with good standing.
• Other related duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or designee

PRN positions - 3 shifts per month are required. Required to work rotating weekends including one off shift per week to ensure program coverage.

May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages.

The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day (night shift: Other Holidays will be rotated amongst all staff.

For Gaudenzia sites with multiple programs, you may be required to work in any of the programs based on staffing needs

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field! We hold client care as our top priority.

We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.