LVN/LPN

Who is Center for Discovery? 

Center for Discovery offers unique and rewarding opportunities for nurses looking to make a difference! We are seeking LVN/LPNs and RNs of all backgrounds who have a desire to positively impact the lives of our patients. If you are looking to begin or advance your nursing career, without the wear and tear of working in a hospital, apply today!

***New grads are welcome and encouraged to apply***

We are a different kind of healthcare. Center for Discovery exists to engage, enlighten, and empower individuals with eating disorders in partnership with their families. By providing integrated care for the whole person, Center for Discovery brings hope for individuals to live a rich and fulfilling life.

Compensation Range: $25-35 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:   

•    401(k) 

•    Healthcare benefits  

•    Vacation and sick days

•    Employee referral program 

•    Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc. 

•    Training in best practices for telehealth   

•    Continuing education (CE) programs and training 

•    Weekly training opportunities  

•    Advancement opportunities within the organization 

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
• Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
• Follows orders from physician and psychiatrist.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed.
• Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
• Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
• Performs weekly blood draws and vitals.
• Assist with meals, dishes, and bathroom observations
• Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station.
• Manages client’s medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
• Supports client during admission processes. This may include checking in client belongings, acclimating client to the program and milieu.
• Supervises and supports clients on community outings, when necessary.
• Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily basis.
• Assesses clients suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.

This is a full-time position that will work Thursdays - Saturdays 9pm-7am.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com     

•    Experience working in behavioral healthcare preferred

•    Must hold an unencumbered nursing license in the state in which you are applying

 

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.