Nurse RN or LPN Part Time Rotating Weekends- Common Ground

About the role

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress — for yourself and others. If you are a dedicated and caring nurse looking to step away from the bedside into a rewarding role, this position involves 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 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: 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.

Pay

• LPN: $27.59 – $30.00 per hour
• RN: $40.69 – $46.50 per hour

Schedule

• Part Time — shifts vary
• PRN positions require 3 shifts per month
• 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
• Minimum holiday requirement: 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: New Year's Eve). Other holidays rotated among all staff.
• Position deemed essential — required to work during inclement weather
• For Gaudenzia sites with multiple programs, may be required to work in any program based on staffing needs

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
• Must possess current CPR Certification

Experience:

• New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply; direct job experience is not a requirement
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Administer medications, as well as supervise self-administered medications where appropriate and allowed by regulation
• 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
• Ensure proper storage of supplies as required by regulation
• 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.
• Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed
• Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices
• Provide education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety