Job Description
PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicatedLicensed Practical Nurse to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team designed to provide or arrange access to a full continuum of care for adults and youths.
What you’ll do:
The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide patients with services including screening, medication/prescription management, assisting the treatment team, treatment after-care, and referral services. This position will provide medication and medical assistance to mental health and substance abuse clients as well as offer guidance to Medical Assistant. This position will work in collaboration with other clinical professionals to facilitate positive outcomes for our clients.
This position will maintain accurate and up to date medical documentation and client medication logs. This position also assists other staff members in maintaining a therapeutic environment for our clients while promoting an appropriate and healthy clinical environment for all clients housed at this facility.
How You’ll Benefit:
You’ll earn a competitive salary of $22-$26 per hour depending on skills and experience.This full-time position offers a flexible schedule of Monday-Friday primarily 2nd Shift between the hours of 4pm-12 amwith rotating weekends.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power
- Reimbursement for work-related travel
- Professional development and opportunities for staff training
What we’re looking for:
- Current NC License to practice or Certification Required
- Current NC Driver’s License required.
- Experience with the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Population preferred but not required
If you’re a kind, experienced, and professional Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help; please apply at our website at www.porthealth.org
About Port Health
PORT Health’s mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. Learn more at porthealth.org.
We strive to attract and engage team members with diverse lived experiences. We intentionally seek out and value uniqueness across race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, personality, disability and age.