LPN

OUR CULTURE:

The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our WE CARE Culture.  Our mission is to create a ripple effect of positive change. Anchored in evidence-based practices, we facilitate person-centered accessible care. We provide best-in-class treatment for patients with a diagnosis of substance use disorder, mental health disorder or both. 

Our core values are represented in the acronym “WE CARE.”

Wellness In the WE CARE culture, we embody WELLNESS through demonstrating empathy, compassion, and connection.

Excellence - We demonstrate EXCELLENCE with best-in-class, safety-focused clinical and medical treatment, strong leadership, and a passion for patient care.

Commitment - Our COMMITMENT to recovery and the community is shown through philanthropy, loyalty and unity.  We believe that true recovery is an effort that requires the dedication level of "all in, all the time".

Accountability -  We encourage ACCOUNTABILITY in all day-to-day activities, and honor that accountability through holding people accountable to the truth; with an understanding that truth without love is cruelty.  Tell the truth with love.

Respect - As a patient, you will always be treated with RESPECT here. Our conversations and  actions are hallmarked by honesty, integrity, trust, and humility.

Empower - We strive to EMPOWER all staff and patients to succeed, and White Light Behavioral Health is a place where all are welcome and encouraged to thrive and develop in an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will report to the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing and is responsible for all nursing related services for each patient during their stay at White Light Behavioral Health Columbus. The LPN provides all services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, APRN or medical provider on duty and is responsible for providing medical and history screens, as well as providing routine nursing care, and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director’s advice.   The LPN assists with the medical and psychiatric management of patients in coordination of the provider and care team. He/she functions under the guidance of their State Licensure within Our Company in accordance of State and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Accountable for leading a WE CARE culture that focuses on our mission to provide a transformational influence to patients and their loved ones.

• Respond to and assist with any emergency medical situations and complete necessary documentation related to the incident
• Administer and manage medications according to doctor’s orders
• Assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms, report concerns to the provider, and follow up as necessary
• Meets with patients requesting to see medical to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability and responds positively to changing situations in the work setting
• Screens patients

• Assess individual patients and document in daily shift notes/progress notes when needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Vocational training could be substituted for a degree.

Vocational training could be substituted for a degree or other license pertaining to nursing.

A minimum of 3 years experience in psychiatry, preferably in a substance abuse program or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Detox experience or knowledge of addictions and mental health complications preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Ohio; maintaining current licensure per state requirements. Maintains current CPR certification.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:                                                                                                

• Knowledge of standard emergency procedures and medication administration
• Knowledge of airborne and bloodborne pathogens and the use of universal precautions
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline. 
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills. 
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws. 
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

We offer great benefits including 401(k) with company match, 23 annual days of paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

It is the policy of White Light Behavioral Health to offer equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression status.

We are also a drug-free workplace.