Licensed Practical Nurse - Days/Nights

Description

Our Mission is to provide compassionate care and services to empower individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and homelessness to attain an enhanced quality of life regardless of ability to pay. 

Per diem, part time, and full time positions, day and night shifts available!

If you want to hear what it is like working at Milestone, check out our Milestone and Me Series:?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRjvPefMnfI 

Position Profile: The Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Medical Director.  

Qualifications Required: Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) within the state of Maine or compact license, must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Experience with chronic substance use disorder and/or mental illness is a plus. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:? 

• Implement an appropriate individualized health treatment plan with the patient 
• Plan and carry out the transfer and discharge of patients 
• Be responsible for all aspects of the health care for the patient caseload during each shift? 
• Complete and maintain necessary records and reports in an accurate and confidential manner 
• Assist with admissions 
• Make the appropriate referrals to other agencies and resources to support quality health care of the patients 
• Work collaboratively with the other medical staff to provide the best patient care, including leadership nursing roles 
• Attend essential training programs and staff meetings 
• Will hold a proficiency in KIPU and will attend trainings as necessary. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Physical demands and work environment: Freedom of movement on a regular basis. Operating basic office equipment in a normal office environment. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. May spend extended periods operating a desktop computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity; physical activity requires walking, bending, standing and lifting. 

Compensation: Compensation for this position ranges from $31.00 - $34.00 per hour, based on experience. We offer an additional shift differential for overnights ($5.00/hour), weekends ($2.50/hour), and weekend overnights ($7.50/hour). 

Comprehensive Benefits Package 

• 401k (retirement) 
• 401k matching (up to 5%) 
• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Disability insurance 
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Mental health support via Teladoc 
• Referral bonus (up to $1000)