Licensed Practical Nurse - $1,000 sign-on bonus

Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Cañon City, CO

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Application Programming Interface (API), Blood-Borne Pathogens, Child and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Compliance, Cost Control, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Documentation, Emergency Care, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), First Aid, Futures, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Education, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Insurance, Inventory Management, LAP (Link Access Procedure), Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Medical Products, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Military, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nutrition, OSHA, On Call, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Management, Prescription Drugs, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Metrics, Quality of Life, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Service Delivery, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Treatment Plan, Tuition Fees, Vaccination

LOCATION

Cañon City, CO

POSTED

22 days ago

Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Location: Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, 700 Four Mile Parkway, Canon City, CO 81212Pay Range: $35 per hourSign on bonus - $1,000 (ask for details)Job Type: Full-timeShift: variedLicensed Practical NurseThe LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of adolescent patients with medical and psychiatric illness, both acute and chronic.Functions to seek methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory law as it relates to the care of the adolescent patient. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned.Do you want to do meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, improving quality of life in your community through compassionate, integrated mental health services? We’ve got the job for you! Join our team and together, we will continue building better futures!Who We Are:Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.Free MealsMedical & Dental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Life Assistance Program (LAP)Tuition Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid TrainingAdvancement OpportunitiesLicensed Practical NurseThe LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of adolescent patients with medical and psychiatric illness, both acute and chronic.Key Position RequirementsAble to demonstrate medical knowledge for full body and local assessmentsAdministers physician prescribed medications and vaccines.Administers OTC medications per standing orderCollaborate with other members of the medical team to maintain and order adequate inventory of medications and medical supplies.Respond to all medical emergencies, provide first aid, and medication treatmentCollaborate with the RN to initiate Designate appropriate client referrals to the contracted physician(s) and other medical agencies or practitioners as needed. (Establishes LPN role in clinic, reporting hierarchy, and process)Acts as an agent of the facility to communicate with Coordinate with community service agencies to ensure routine and emergency medical care for clients and team members. (Rationale to ensure professionalism standard)Promote and educate good health habits, proper hygiene, and good nutrition with all clients. (Including education for individual and group education)Respond to all medical emergencies, provide first aid, and medication treatmentWorks "on-call" for 7 days at a time, on a rotating schedule, to provide emergency on-site assistance as needed. (To decrease the chance that this is thought to be only periodically or from home. On call is a scheduled responsibility based on the number of nurses on the schedule)Maintain all medical documentation, medical history, and files as required through regulations and facility requirements on each client while following HIPAA compliance rules and regulations. (This change is due to the many changes and extras we need to document with our EHR system)Actively participate in nursing related performance improvement activities.Teach and participate in health education classes for clients using medically developed approved curriculum addressing health topics, sexuality, hygiene, nutrition, and diet.Collaborates with the RN to develop medical portions of the individual treatment plan (The RN will be responsible for the treatment plan of each youth with collaboration from the LPN)Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as needed. (Attendance if RN is not available to attend)Able to participate in training and demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques, and periodic recertification of these skillsAttends and completes all mandatory training and meetings as scheduled, to include in person and electronicallyMaintain compliance with company exposure plan(s) to include OSHA, emergency, and blood borne pathogens.Functions to seek methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory law as it relates to the care of the mentally ill patient. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned.Designate appropriate client referrals to the contracted physician(s) and other medical agencies or practitioners as needed.Coordinate with community service agencies to ensure routine and emergency medical care for clients and team members.Administer physician prescribed medications and vaccines.Promote good health habits, proper hygiene, and good nutrition with all clients.Control and maintain adequate inventory of medications and medical supplies.Respond to all medical emergencies, provide first aid, and periodically work "on-call" shifts to provide emergency assistance as needed.Maintain all medical documentation, medical history, and file on each client while following HIPAA compliance rules and regulations.Actively participate in nursing related performance improvement activities.Participate in health training of clients to include hygiene, nutrition, and diet.Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.Maintain compliance with company exposure plan(s) to include OSHA and blood borne pathogens.Hiring Requirements:Current licensure as an LPN in Colorado.Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s LicenseMust be 21 years of age or older.Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.Must pass criminal background check(s), including Child Abuse & Neglect Databases.Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.Why Should You Consider Abraxas?At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!Equal Opportunity EmployerAbraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.About CompanyApis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations, stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.Inperium Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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