LPN
Community Health Alliance-Ohio
Hamilton, Ohio
Posted Aug 27
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals in recovery for mental health and substance use disorders? Do you thrive in a healthy and collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally?
JOIN OUR TEAM of dedicated professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives. Community Health Alliance is looking for a Nurse to provide care in an outpatient behavioral health clinic at locations in Hamilton, Middletown and Franklin under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
We are looking to fill one full time, first shift LPN position at our Hamilton location.
Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose.
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We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
- Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
- Retirement plan with company match – up to 6%
- Career ladder – opportunities for professional growth
- Company paid life insurance
- Free Continuing Education CEUs
- Paid license renewal
- On-the-job training
Job Duties and
Responsibilities
Complete nursing tasks as directed by a registered nurse or medical provider. Administers medications to patients when appropriate and maintains accurate records. Participates as part of an interdisciplinary team coordinating patient care.
Monitors patient appointments and collects health information and vitals for medical provider. Educates patients on monitoring and managing symptoms, medication and health conditions. Collects blood, urine and other specimens as needed for laboratory testing.
Administers injections, TB testing, vaccinations as ordered by medical provider. Completes health and symptomology screenings to aid in patient care. Assist in scheduling patient appointments as needed.
Coordinates with other medical facilities to obtain medical records for treatment of patients. Implements appropriate nursing interventions and actions according to established plan of care within scope of practice. Administer basic first aid, when necessary.
Accurately and timely documents patient information and interventions in the electronic health record. Assist with nursing coverage at multiple clinic sites. Practice within the scope of practice as outlined by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Licensed in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Two years related experience. Current BLS/CPR or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (travel between sites required). Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning, weekends or evenings if needed. Experience in substance use treatment, behavioral health or related nursing field preferred.
Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction and trauma-informed care is preferred. Ability to collaborate with all members of the healthcare team. Commitment to providing nonjudgmental, empathetic care to individuals with substance use and behavioral health disorders.
Exceptional customer service skills. Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams. Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems.
Community Health Alliance is a leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services. Our agencies of Sojourner Recovery Services and TLC offer a complete continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services. We equip our patients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future. Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sourced from Community Health Alliance-Ohio’s careers page.
Requirements
- LPN
- Driver's License
Benefits
- License reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Place
- City
- Hamilton, Ohio
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- Local household income
- $55,166/yr
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Ohio index 92.8, where 100 is the national average.
Hamilton sits along the Great Miami River about 30 miles north of Cincinnati. Known as the 'City of Sculpture,' it blends small-town charm with easy metro access. The revitalized downtown offers local shops and eateries, giving nurses a relaxed pace with a strong community feel.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
You would work a full-time first shift as an LPN at the Hamilton clinic. You would help cover nursing at the Middletown and Franklin clinics as well as Hamilton.
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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- Can you walk me through differentials?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
