Licensed Practical Nurse

McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Hickory, NC. How will you help us achieve our mission?

About McLeod Centers for Wellbeing

• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Applicants!
• At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities.
• A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina.
• From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery.
• We are looking for passionate people to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to clients according to medical orders.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, to include notes as required.
• Perform intake with new clients.
• Ensure doctor’s orders are followed.
• Obtain vital signs from clients as needed or as ordered by the doctor.
• Respond to staff needs – give PPD tests, respond to medical codes.
• Audit charts, ensure medical inventory is stocked.

Requirements

• What are the qualifications needed for this role?
• This role requires a valid NC LPN or LPN from another state that participates in the multistate nurse licensure compact.

Benefits

• What we offer you as an employee: Shift Differentials and Holiday Pay: Our nursing and residential staff earn a higher hourly rate when working nights, weekends, and observed holidays.
• Secure your future with a 401(k) plan, with company matches up to 3% after 90 days of employment.
• As an employee of a non-profit organization, you qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness to assist with your student loans.
• Invest in your professional development with ongoing support and free continuing education opportunities across multiple disciplines.
• We also offer top-tier individual and group clinical supervision for professionals seeking CADC and LCAS licensures.

Bilingual applicants will receive an additional five percent (5%) pay differential, subject to verification of language proficiency. Research indicates that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply for jobs only when they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications. At McLeod Centers, we encourage you to challenge this statistic and apply. It's rare for anyone to meet every qualification. We look forward to hearing from you! *Sign-on bonus available to eligible on-site positions, subject to set distribution schedule, and governed by internal McLeod policy.