Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Buncombe Child FBC - Asheville, NC 28801

Description

Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale:

LPN: $27-$32.40/hr.

Summary:

Provides nursing services to the Facility Based Crisis centers. Our nurses and med techs are a vital part of our treatment team providing critical support to children ages 6 through 17.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides medication evaluation, medication checks, calls in prescriptions, physical health assessment/ screening, communicates with MD/ NP/PA for orders, obtains samples, may provide individual, group therapy and subsequent paperwork.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case support activities
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
• Participates in peer review process
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Special Attributes: Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills. Position requires minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Must possess ability to communicate effectively with professions and clients/families and have ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide supervision as directed.

Qualification Requirements: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

LPN: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and prefer one year of experience in nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. IDD experience is preferred.