Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to ensure that the highest degree of quality client care is provided. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs intake assessments on all clients. 
• Timely and complete medical record documentation 
• Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively. 
• Oral and written communication skills to convey patient progress and needs. 
• Nursing care plan and implementation 
• Ability to be on call for patients and staff. 
• Participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team 
• Provision of in-service education for staff as requested. 
• Participation in Peer Review process 
• Ability to work well with the Medical Director and carry out physician orders. 
• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission regulations and standards 

Requirements:

• Valid LPN completed from an accredited school of Nursing. 
• At least 2 years prior experience as an LPN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience 
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire. 
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. 
• Ability to work as a member of a team. 
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude 
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills 
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR. 
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies 
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills 
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele. 

Compensation: $29-33/hr.

As a team member at Hickory Network, you’ll enjoy: 

Benefits: Health care, dental and life insurance. 

Career development: Job specific training and licensure reimbursement.