What are the responsibilities and job description for the lpn position at Serenity For Life?
LPN - Part-time or PRN
Serenity for Life is a new women's residential program scheduled to open September of 2025 It is a private pay, voluntary, 10-bed, luxury facility nestled in the mountains of Georgetown, Colorado. The number of beds and extended stay offers staff the ability to work closely with the residents and to make a difference in their lives, the lives of their loved ones, and the communities in which they reside. We utilize evidence-based practices and provide trauma informed care.
We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The single rooms with stream and mountain views from the balconies and private hot tubs offer a peaceful environment for residents to heal and grow. The numerous outdoor adventures allow the residents to learn new activities, reduce stress, improve sleep, build self-confidence, and develop long-lasting friendships. We are looking for team members who have: a passion for the behavioral health field; looking for work life balance; enjoy outdoor adventures; and value open communication, teamwork, innovation, and creativity.
Position Summary:
The LPN is responsible for providing nursing care to no more than 12 clients in a voluntary residential facility. This person is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of care in accordance with established standards of care and the agency's policies and procedures. The position assists in contributing to the facility's philosophy, goals, safety, and performance improvement. This includes ensuring timely implementation of orders given, reporting of client needs, and documentation. The LPN performs direct services to clients including medication administration and education of prescribed medications.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts initial intake
- Ensures initial treatment plan is completed upon admission, evaluates and monitors client's progress
- Takes physician's orders and documents appropriately
- Administers medications per ordered note
- Ensures proper administration, recording, control, and security of medications
- Maintains the tracking of medical supplies and inventory
- Collaborates with treatment team regarding client care
- Provides education to clients and team members regarding medication usage, side effects of medications, infectious diseases
Qualifications and Preferences:
- Licensed as an LPN in Colorado
- Clinical experience in residential substance abuse or mental health preferred
- Current BLS Certification or obtain prior to orientation
Additional Pay Info:
- Shift Differential Offered
Schedule:
Days, evenings, and weekend shifts available
Serenity for Life is a Tobacco Free workplace. Employees are not allowed to smoke/use Tobacco products on or around company owned property.
Serenity for Life is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs, use of marijuana, and abuse of controlled substances in the workplace is not allowed. Involvement in the unlawful use, sale, manufacture, distribution or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs, or use of alcohol / marijuana in the workplace, or working under the influence of such substances, is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action.