Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Medications 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: 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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.