Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Title Synonyms

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title Synonyms

Job Description

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment (Adults 18+)

Location: Bayard, IA, 50029

Facility Overview:

A 50-bed inpatient treatment center (20 female/30 male) providing voluntary care for adults struggling with substance use. The facility emphasizes compassionate care, structured support, and a safe environment without the use of restraints.

Shift:

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• 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
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• Weekends as assigned
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• Every other holiday required
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Staffing & Support:

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• 1 LPN on night shift
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• 2–3 Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs) from 7p–11p
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• 1 BHA from 11p–7a
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• Admin and physician on-call suppy.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Conducting CIWA (alcohol withdrawal) and COWS (opioid withdrawal) assessments
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• Maintaining firm but empathic boundaries with clients
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• Collaborating with techs and other staff to ensure client safety
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Requirements:

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• Certifications: BLS and CPI
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• Preferred: Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
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Technology:

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• EMR system: HCS

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• Additional Details:
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• 2–3 days of 12-hour orientation shifts until training is complete.
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Applicant Notices & Disclaimers

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.

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