LPN - Overnight Full Time
Company: Summit BHC
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
LPN - Overnight Full Time | St. Joseph Institute for Addiction |
Port Matilda, Pennsylvania About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse works under the direction of a
qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the
objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within
the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works
collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team i.e.,
medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu
personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high
client safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist. This
position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.
Roles and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides direct
and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients
under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while
always maintaining the assurance of client safety and following
unit and facility policies and procedures. Complies with all
company safety policies and practices. Assists in relevant health
and psychiatric teaching for client and family. Serves as a role
model for clients and peers. Shares responsibility for the
planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and
nursing care. Effectively communicates with the medical staff,
receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize
abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences,
sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.
Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications
in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of
medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough
documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse
effects. Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the
R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other
issues which could alter client care. Reports status changes and
concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all
departments as needed to assure total quality client care is
delivered. Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail
nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records
client symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and
completely. Safely and accurately performs vital signs,
electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose
monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing
action. Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an
approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program required.
One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of
service provided by facility preferred. Knowledge of and experience
with psychotropic medications and medication administration
procedures. Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within
a recovery setting. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid
current registered practical/vocational nursing license from the
state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable. CPR
certification and de-escalation training required (training
available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be
required based on state or facility requirements. SUPERVISORY
REQUIREMENTS: This position is an Individual Contributor. RNHP Why
St. Joseph Institute for Addiction?St. Joseph Institute for
Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive
salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified
candidates should apply by submitting a resume. St. Joseph
Institute for Addiction is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses
are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving
Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers
across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of
the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who
have served.
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