Floor Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse – Hickory Treatment Centers at Terre Haute

Department: Nursing 

Direct Report To: Director of Nursing  

Job Type:  

About the Role:  

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for the healthcare of both female and male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN will perform comprehensive physical health assessments on all intakes and formulate a plan of care that includes physician orders, medications, education, and treatments.

Why Hickory Recovery? 

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on  

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.  

What We Offer:  

• 401k
• Dental insurance 
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications: 

• Valid LPN completed from an accredited school of Nursing.
• At least 2 years prior experience as an LPN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Performs intake assessments on all clients.
• Timely and complete medical record documentation
• Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively.
• Oral and written communication skills to convey patient progress and needs.
• Nursing care plan and implementation
• Ability to be on call for patients and staff.
• Participation in Multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Provision of in-service education for staff as requested.
• Participation in Peer Review process
• Ability to work well with the Medical Director and carry out physician orders.
• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission regulations and standards