LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Advanced Recovery Systems
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
About the Job
Seeking exceptional Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in Palmer Lake, CO!
Starting Salary: $29+/hr Depending On Experience | Shift Differential: $4 Nights
Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional nurses like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions, and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.
At Recovery Village at Palmer Lake (PLR) we believe that any adult who struggles with drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions can heal. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a continuum of rehab programs in a safe, supportive environment with compassionate care from medical and clinical professionals. Only 15 minutes from Colorado Springs and 60 miles from Denver, The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake balances medical support with mental health counseling and recreational therapies in a scenic setting. Our 110-bed facility welcomes adults from all backgrounds, and offers personalized treatment programming to fit a variety of unique needs. Discover more at https://www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/recovery-village-palmer-lake/
We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.
When you join our team, you can expect:
- Competitive Starting Pay: $29+/hr Depending on Experience
- Night Shift Differential: $4/hr
- Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee
- Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
- LPN-to-RN Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
- And much more!
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position as well as the following core job duties:
- Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
- Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
- Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
- Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
- Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
- Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
- Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
- Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets
- Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts. Accepting applications for all shifts/hours.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law
- Licensed to practice in the State of Colorado
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher education preferred
- Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Experience in a Behavioral health setting ideal
COVID-19 Vaccination. Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
JOIN OUR TEAM: Click the "Apply" button or, email your resume to tfortuna@advancedrecoverysystems.com
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.