About this role
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Pyramid Healthcare, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, is proud to operate our outpatient, Substance Use Disorder treatment center in Pittsburgh. A focus on client-centered care establishes our facility as a respected leader in addiction treatment in PA. Under a passionate leadership team and committed support staff we assist our clients in reclaiming freedom. Offering a comprehensive outpatient treatment options to our clients we work to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that are effective in helping our clients achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse to collaborate with our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals and guide our clients in their recovery journey. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!
Schedule: Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm. Friday 9am-2pm
Pay range: $24.00-28.00/hr depending on experience in addiction medicine
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete initial Nursing Assessment with new admissions, as applicable
- Medication administration Knowledge and delivery of detox protocols
- Complete COWS and CIWA scales with appropriate clients per protocol
- Provide medication education to clients
- Coordinate and support Medical providers with assessments and medication management appointments
- Maintain medical equipment in proper working order; maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Licensure, Education, & Experience
- Current unencumbered LPN license in state of practice required.
- Current CPR/BLS, AED and First Aid required.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and excellent nursing skills
- Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
- Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
- A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About Pyramid Healthcare
Welcome to Pyramid Healthcare.
A premier provider of high quality, behavioral health care founded in 1999 and headquartered in central Pennsylvania, we operate over 80 facilities across the Commonwealth, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia and offer a full continuum of mental health, substance use and and recovery services for adults and teens.
Our dedicated admissions representatives are available to schedule confidential assessments and admissions, recommend appropriate treatment options, assist with insurance verification and facilitate complimentary transportation to and from our detoxification and inpatient program locations.
Our facilities are accredited by CARF or The Joint Commission and staffed by licensed and qualified professionals.
What you'll do
- The Outpatient Nurse LPN will complete initial nursing assessments, administer medications, and provide education to clients. They will also coordinate with medical providers and maintain medical equipment.
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