Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.

Our Mission isto empowerpeople to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Our Vision is to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.

Job Type

Full-Time: Non-Exempt

Shift

Night

Shift Hours

7:00pm - 7:30am - Thursday - Saturday, e/o Wednesday

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

Current and valid LPN license.

Work Setting

Crisis

Salary/Hourly Wage

$28.00 - $31.00/hour + Shift differentials

Sign On Bonus

$2,000

Our Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. The LPN position also identifies the need for medical attention and alerts the Physician and/or RN of medical concerns.

Your Rewards

Nine (9) company-paid Holidays

(Full-Time Only)
Paid-Time Off ; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only)
Company-Paid group life insurance

(Full-Time Only)
Medical, Dental, and Vision

plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only)
Retirement Plans

with Company match including 401k and Roth
Employee Assistance Programs

(Full-Time Only)
Your Responsibilities

Assists with intake process.
Collects blood or urine specimens and arranges transport to lab as ordered.
Monitors care of individuals to include monitoring of medications under the supervision of the RN.
Oversees and maintains medication records in accordance with policy and State Regulations.
Provides support to Medical Assistants and other staff as needed, which includes treatment and discharge planning.
Provides education regarding diabetic care, psychiatric medication and other medical needs to enhance individual health and wellbeing.
Coordinates care including assisting individuals with making medical and/or other provider appointments as needed.
Completes clinical documentation as required.
Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Performs other related duties assigned.
Our Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Thorough comprehension of psychiatric nursing preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.
Ability to work with agitated patients in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Effective listening skills.
Excellent clinical documentation skills.
Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Current and valid LPN license.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
We are a Second-Chance Employer
Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
Must be able to pass education verification check.
Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

ADDENDUM - Arizona
Education Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Licensure Current and valid LPN license.
Certification
Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - California
Education Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Licensure Current and valid LPN license.
Certification
Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Delaware
Education Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Licensure Current and valid LPN license.
Certification
Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - North Carolina
Education Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Licensure Current and valid LPN license.
Certification
Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Washington
Education Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Licensure Current and valid LPN license.
Certification
Misc. Requirement

RI International

is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.RI International is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with RI International.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At RI International, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.