Job Description : The Nurse (LPN or RN) is a part of the CooperRiis medical and integrative health teams and supports all functions in the nursing office. The team of nurses and in-house medication trained staff support residents with education on medications as well as providing supervised medication self-administration. The Nurse helps to support the overall health of all residents, providing health monitoring and coordination of physical health care referrals. The Nurse’s primary task is to ensure the fulfillment of CooperRiis’ mission by assisting residents in meeting their health goals and providing medication evaluation, monitoring, and optimization.

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Job Posting Title2nd Shift Mental Health - Recovery Nurse -RN/LPN

Job Description

2nd Shift Mental Health - Recovery Nurse - RN/LPN

New Graduates with a NC license are welcome to apply

Cooper Riis is voluntary residential mental health treatment facility that does not work with detox situations. We take a holistic approach to the work we do with residents and focus on the health and wellness of not only our residents, but staff too. We believe in the autonomy of our residents, building a community, and providing a strength-based approach for managing mental health challenges. Our Nursing Team has the space to connect with residents, provide education, and individual support on their recovery journey.

Location: Asheville, NC

Schedule:

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM , 34 hours per week
Days, Evenings
Monday - Thursday

Benefits:

PTO and Sick Time accrual from the first day
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Company Funded Life Insurance
Retirement Plan with a company match
Free Meals
PSLF qualifying workplace

Pay:

LPN starting at $25.50 - $31.00 per hour and increases based on experience
RN starting at $28.00 - $33.00 per hour and increases based on experience

Responsibilities:

monitor vital signs, give first aid, assess physical concerns, make outside medical appointments as needed

Process and review all medication refills and orders
Pack medications and determine eligibility for self-administer medications
Discuss and educate residents on their medications
Assesses residents with physical health complaints, schedules appointments with external providers, and provides follow up care
Collects FBG, breathalyzer, urine drug screens
Maintain proper documentation of medications, appointments, physical health concerns
Provides crisis intervention and assists with hospitalization when necessary
Communicates with Integrative Health Specialist regarding supplements, dietary concerns, and additional weight monitoring
Completes required procedures and documentation for all changes with residents
Monitor vital signs, give first aid, assess physical concerns, make outside medical appointments as needed

Qualifications:

Interest in working in a mental health residential treatment facility
Previous psychiatric experience preferred
Understanding of psychiatric medications
NC licensed as an LPN or RN or Compact State license"

*CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.

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2nd shift Mental Health - Recovery Nurse RN/LPN