.. working experience. Must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and have passed the NBCOT exam as a COTA. Other requirements to be determined by our client facility Benefits Weekly pay and direct deposit Full coverage of all credentialing fees Private housing .. read more
Join Our Team!
We are excited to announce we are opening a brand-new residential treatment facility in Columbus, Ohio and we are seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our team!
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.
Our Goal:
Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.
Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time Off
- Paid continuing education opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and the Nurse Manager - Residential Withdrawal Management (RWM) as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality client care. The LPN identifies the need for medical attention and alerts the RN and/or medical provider of concerns. This position reports to the Nursing Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assists the RN as part of the admission process and provides nursing care throughout the client's stay
- Executes orders from the medical providers and tasks assigned by the RN, including medication administration, obtaining vitals, and utilizing validated withdrawal assessment tools, documenting all care in the electronic client record (ECR)
- Performs point-of-care testing, including obtaining urine specimens, and arranges transport to the lab as ordered.
- Oversees and maintains medication records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Ensures client care by providing support to the interdisciplinary team as needed, which includes coordinating care with outside providers and discharge planning.
- Performs client teaching regarding medication, medical conditions, and healthful behaviors to enhance the client's health and well-being.
- Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for clients.
- Completes all agency-required training and continuing education required for license.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Valid and current state LPN license.
- Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, their indications, common side effects, and common medication interactions.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable standards for clinical practice in assigned area(s)
- Valid Ohio driver's license and insurance.
- Must pass BCI check, all corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screen
Psychiatric or addiction nursing experience preferred.
Schedule
Hiring for the following shifts.
- Day Shift & Night Shift: Sunday -Thursday, every other Wednesday
- Day Shift & Night Shift: Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday
Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.