RN/LPN (3rd shift)

Position Type

Full Time

Work Schedule

Saturday through Tuesday from 9:00pm-7:30am

Registered Nurses (RN)

• Managing and executing all nursing duties from clients’ admission to program completion
• Consulting with clinical team members to develop and implement individualized substance abuse treatment plans
• Pursuing continual improvement of nursing function, underscoring ethics and consistent with regulatory standards
• Administering medications and assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments as warranted
• Maintaining required client records related to assessments, diagnoses, and treatments
• Conducting educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning: health, medical issues, infection control and related topics
• Other duties as assigned

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Makes sure clients self-administering medications and reactions to medication are monitored
• Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plan or established protocols
• Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients’ medical needs
• Aids physicians with client examinations or treatments
• Charts vital signs, treatments performed and medications administered and maintains records

Job Requirements

• Current License as a Registered Nurse in the state of hire required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
• At least 2 years of work experience in a social service environment or related field required
• Concurrent experience with relevant client population (adult, youth or outpatient) preferred
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state
• High school diploma
• Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning and assessment as acquired through completion of twelve to eighteen months post-high school training at an approved, accredited school of practical or vocational nursing; as well as successful completion of pharmacology coursework necessary to administer medications
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, families, staff and physicians; and to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit clients’ cooperation and minimize apprehensions
• Analytical abilities necessary to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment in accordance with established protocols, complete necessary documentation, and determine need for appropriate referrals
• Physical Requirements: Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical).
• Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical).
• Depending on Center assigned, ability to drive vehicle to various locations (essential).
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis (essential).
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time (desirable).

Compensation

• LPN: $30.00 - $39.58 per hour
• RN: $36.96 - $46.87 per hour

Shift Differential Pay

• To qualify for differential payments, a minimum of 2 hours per shift must be worked (Saturday and Sunday shifts are exempt from this requirement).
• Monday through Friday: Hours worked from 11:15 PM to 7:45 AM qualify for an additional $3.00 per hour.
• Saturday and Sunday: Hours worked from 11:15 PM to 7:45 PM qualify for an additional $5.00 per hour.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeare
• Learning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.