2nd shift Mental Health - Recovery Nurse RN​/LPN

Overview

Job Description:

The Nurse (LPN or RN) is a part of the Cooper Riis 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 Cooper Riis’ mission by assisting residents in meeting their health goals and providing medication evaluation, monitoring, and optimization.

Job Posting

Title:

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

Location:

Asheville, NC

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

• 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

• 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

Monitor vital signs, give first aid, assess physical concerns, and coordinate 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
• Assess residents with physical health complaints, schedule appointments with external providers, and provide follow up care
• Collects FBG, breathalyzer, urine drug screens
• Maintain proper documentation of medications, appointments, and 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

• 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
• Cooper Riis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Cooper Riis is a therapeutic healing community located in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.