Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN (Full time)

Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare’s Detox and Residential Treatment Center in Hammonton, NJ provides a trauma-informed, person-centered treatment model for men and women in search of meaningful, long-term recovery. In addition to evidence-based treatment, clients participate in scheduled groups, individual counseling and a variety of elective groups that support their transition to a sober lifestyle in an expansive setting. Pyramid Healthcare’s detox program ensures a safe, medically-supervised withdrawal from alcohol and other substances in a comfortable, non-hospital setting. Our adult residential rehab program provides a variable length of stay based on personalized, clinically-driven treatment plans.

Schedule:

7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00 am, 12 hour shifts, 3 days/week for full time!

Pay Rate: $26.00/hour after differentials!

Top Reasons why a Nursing position with Pyramid Healthcare - Hammonton Inpatient is unique:

Our Nurses do not have to assist with ADLs: All clients are independent for Bathing, feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, etc.

No catheters

No I/Vs/Ports/Midlines

Our Nurses are not responsible for blood draws (we contract with a national lab who does them)

There are minimal physical requirements for our Nursing positions: No heavy lifting, No long periods of standing/walking, etc.

No paper MAR's - - we have active eMAR

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an essential role in the delivery of treatment at Pyramid Healthcare. The primary function of this role is providing direct nursing services to clients in adult substance-use treatment.

LPN Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete initial Nursing Assessment with new admissions

Medication administration

Knowledge and delivery of detox protocols

Complete COWS and CIWA scales with appropriate clients per protocol

Provide medication education to clients

Coordinate and support Medical providers with initial assessments and medication management appointments

Maintain medical equipment in proper working order; maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries

Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Sound judgment and excellent nursing skills

Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information

Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately

A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body standards.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience (GA, NC, VA, MD, PA, NJ, CT)

Current LPN license in state of practice.

Current CPR/BLS, AED and First Aid

One year of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting preferred

Background in Substance Use Treatment and Co-occurring Disorders preferred.

Total Rewards:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

And More!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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