Overview

We are seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team in Palmer Lake, CO!

Offering $1000 Sign-on Bonus and starting rate is $28/hr (based on experience).

Are you looking for a rewarding nursing career serving patients with substance use disorders?

Look no further than The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake! We are looking for dynamic and compassionate licensed practical nurses to join our team.

Pay range

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties:

• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
• Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
• Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
• Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
• Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets
• Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting at $28/hr!
• $1000 Sign On Bonus available!
• Teladoc access and visits at NO Cost to employee and their eligible dependents! 
• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following your hire date
• Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your HSA
• 401(k), medical, dental, and generous vacation time!

• Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000

Healthcare monthly premiums starting at:

Employee $89.79

Emp Child(ren) $350.45

Emp Spouse $453.30

Emp Family $653.67

***NEW GRADS WELCOMED!***

The Recovery Village Palmer Lake - Colorado Springs Drug Rehab (advancedrecoverysystems.com)

Other Titles: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health Practical Nurse, Detox Licensed Practical Nurse, Substance Abuse Practical Nurse, Psych Nurse, Mental Health Nurse

Qualifications

COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementAdvanced Recovery Systems requires all employees who work in any facility or office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law; higher education preferred.
• Two years’ as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN preferred; behavioral health setting ideal.
• New Grads welcome
• Licensed to practice in the State of Colorado

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website! 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.