Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Nights

About the role

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC is a leading behavioral healthcare provider operating 17 facilities across the Western U.S. since 2009. Guided by core values of humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction, Northpoint offers evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders and mental health treatment for adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary
• Administer medications to patients, and engage in education process
• Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in our care
• Provide admission, orientation, education and discharge plans to patients, families and others to aid in the treatment process
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment, and report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff
• Admissions and discharges of patients
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms and document in the patient record
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment, and report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff
• Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times
• Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where services are rendered
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU preferred)
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU preferred)
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

Skills

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Able to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match