Lakeview Health - Womens Program
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Mid-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Lakeview Health is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join a dynamic healthcare team. Nurses play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery services. This position involves providing direct patient care, monitoring progress, administering prescribed treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to build effective, individualized care plans.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing addiction treatment and recovery, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, strictly following safety protocols and telemetry monitoring guidelines when applicable.
- Educate patients and their families on addiction, recovery processes, and health maintenance to empower informed decision-making.
- Advocate for patient needs and coordinate care with physicians, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records, participate in care planning meetings, and support quality improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the practicing state or jurisdiction.
- Completion of an accredited nursing program.
- Experience in a healthcare or addiction treatment environment.
- Strong understanding of patient care standards, clinical documentation, and safety protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or relevant addiction nursing certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing complex medical needs.
- Advanced credentials, such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification.
- Focused training in patient advocacy and education techniques within addiction recovery.
- Proven track record of collaborating within interdisciplinary addiction recovery care teams.