Job description

Who We Are: The Guidance Center is a non-profit community behavioral healthcare provider serving the communities of Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Sebastian and Scott Counties in Western Arkansas.

Who Are We Looking For: We have an immediate opening for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse who is experienced and able to work independently in our 5 West Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Previous care or working with behavioral health (not required) and/or substance dependence nursing experience who possesses a positive team player attitude.

Qualifications:

• Licensed practical nursing certification and ability to base a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to record, monitor, and report a patient's condition to professional personnel
• Knowledge of healthcare practices, standards, and medical terminology
• Advanced recording keeping abilities and proficiency in related software, such as Credible, Elation EMR charting systems and Google Business Suite
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain composure to respond to emergencies and distressing situations
• Strong ability to maintain safety, quality, and infection control standards
• Strong knowledge of medical procedures, equipment and medical facilities policies and procedures
• Ability to perform basic nursing duties and responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be willing to perform and pass check off procedures with/to the practioner's satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Interviewing patients and recording a thorough past medical history and family history
• Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms
• Administering medications
• Observing and recording patients conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
• Communicating test/lab results to patients as instructed by provider
• Monthly checks of clinic supplies to check for and remove any expired supplies from inventory and/or exam rooms
• Performing Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reports on patients when indicated for provider's review.

Benefits Offered

• Earn 22 Days per year Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 4% after 1 year of Employment
• Medical/Dental/Vision after 60 Days
• Group Life/Supplemental Life Insurance After 60 Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal CEUs Offered
• National Health Service Corps Agency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do You have experience in Behavioral health?

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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