Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES

• Processes physician orders accurately

• Performs accurate initial and ongoing nursing assessments

• Communicates with the medical team on patient status and follows up as ordered

• Completes documentation as required, accurately and in a timely manner

• Educates patient on medical tests, procedures, medication and other items as appropriate.

• Accurately administers medications in all forms

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program

• Licensed to practice as a LPN in the state of North Carolina

• Ability to work with male and female adult (18+), patients with substance use and/or mental health disorders

• Knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders

• Ability to work well with male and female adult (18+) patients with Chemical dependency and Mental Health disorders

• CPR and CPI certification (training offered onsite)

• Teamwork and excellent customer service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience caring for patients with substance use and/or mental health disorders

• Knowledge of 12 step recovery programs

BENEFIT/COMPENSATION (after 30 days of employment):

• Exciting new shift differentials

• UMR/United Healthcare Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment)

• Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)

• VSP Vision Insurance

• Paid life and AD&D insurance

• 401k with a matching contribution

• Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick

• Personal/Holiday time

• Short term and Long term disability

• Free onsite employee fitness center

• Free meals

• Employee Discount program

• Employee Fun events

• Annual Performance Review and Merit Increase Review

• Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/ field of certification and licensure)

• License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement

If you are someone who believes in putting patients and co-workers first, Wilmington Treatment Center may be the right fit for you! New grads are welcome!!

For the 5th consecutive year, Wilmington Treatment Center has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the best Addiction Treatment Centers in the US. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Customer Focus: Novice

• Communication: Novice

• Attention to Detail: Novice

Behaviors

Required

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• Technical/other training or better in Nursing/Healthcare

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Lic Practical Nurse

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Nursing Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)