LPN/LVN

This is where you change your story

At Meadows Behavioral Health we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!

Who are we?

Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry.  We offer a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient and virtual treatment.  We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.  We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field.  Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof.

Who are you?

Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 75% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.

We might be a perfect fit for you!

Further details to be discussed upon offer.

As the LPN/LVN you will, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provide direct patient care to patients as assigned. Maintain a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all patients.

Essential Duties Include:

• Direct Patient Care
  • Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by supervising Registered Nurse.
  • Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to an RN or appropriate Medical Staff member.
  • Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating
  • Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
  • Report changes in patients condition or behavior to an RN or Medical Provider, including agitation, high risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns.
  • Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions.
  • Initiate and/or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated.
  • Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed.
  • Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to an RN or Medical Provider.
  • Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
  • Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan.
  • Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
• Shift Support
  • Review assignment sheet, communication/report books, and facility designated communication tools each shift, i.e. communication log, bulletin boards, etc.
  • Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
  • Remain on duty until coverage for subsequent shift arrives on unit and has received verbal report.
  • Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay are recorded and stored per policy.
  • Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.
  • Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned. Take action to