What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN position at Easterseals PORT Health?
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health and substance use challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Facility Based Crisis Center in Jacksonville, NC. As an integral part of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work alongside a team of professionals, all committed to transforming the lives of individuals seeking assistance for substance use.
What You’ll Do :
The primary purpose of the LPN is to provide patients with services including screening, medication / prescription management, assisting the treatment team, treatment after-care, and referral services. This position will provide medication and medical assistance to mental health and substance abuse clients as well as offer guidance to Medical Assistant. This position will work in collaboration with other clinical professionals to facilitate positive outcomes for our clients. The nursing professional maintains accurate and up to date medical documentation and client medication logs in addition to assisting other staff members in maintaining a therapeutic and healthy clinical environment for all clients housed at this facility.
How You’ll Benefit :
You’ll earn a competitive salary of $23-27 / hour depending on skills and experience. This full-time position offers a primary schedule of 7 pm to 7 am-Sunday, Monday, Tuesday with rotating Wednesdays. We also offer benefits for benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include :
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA).
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed.
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What We’re Looking For :
We’re seeking an empathetic and patient-focused individual to provide care in the facility-based detox center. Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and assign priorities, and a valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate driver’s license are essential.
We also require the following :
If you are a compassionate, dedicated nurse looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this position and join our mission of enhancing lives and our community. Apply now via our website : www.eastersealsucp.com OR by sending your resume to recruiter@eastersealsucp.com
About Easterseals PORT Health :
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
We provide working environments that support a healthy lifestyle for our clients and employees and have a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of its workforce can and will advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Salary : $23 - $27
