Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights
Amatus Health · Bethlehem, NH · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) (matched)
- Energetic work environment
Qualifications
- Certified LPN
- 1+ years of experience as an LPN in a detox or similar treatment facility (strongly preferred)
- State LPN license in good standing
- Current CPR certification
- Psychiatric nursing experience (required)
- Experience administering medication orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly
- Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal, pain, and critically dangerous medical emergencies and respond appropriately
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to respond physically with swiftness to a patient emergency
- Ability to respond calmly and timely during an emergency or potential emergency situation
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria (preferred)
- Familiarity with JCAHO Standards of Care for Behavioral Health
- Electronic Health Record experience
Responsibilities
- Guide patients through their detox process per the physician's orders
- Educate patients about their condition and assist the physician and ARNP by providing accurate clinical reporting of patient conditions, status, and appropriate clinical actions
- Conduct nursing assessments at intake, perform necessary discharge nursing actions, and generate routine reports needed for insurance patients
- Administer, reconcile, store, and secure all medications properly
- Administer prescribed medications as directed by the medical team
- Make independent decisions within the scope of the license involving patient care and use sound judgment in informing leadership of decisions and communication timing
- Monitor and record all aspects of patient care through the Electronic Health System
- Follow universal infection control precautions using personal protective equipment as required
- Reconcile medication at the end of each shift, maintaining accurate logs of controlled substance distribution in accordance with regulations and state law
- Ensure proper handoff during shift changes, informing the incoming nurse of all necessary information to maintain high standards of care
Schedule
12‑hour shift – 7 pm – 7 am
Pay
Competitive compensation