Licensed Practical Nurse (6pm - 6am):  $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Valley Hope of Norton, located in northwest Kansas, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1967. Valley Hope of Norton is the ORIGINAL Valley Hope, and we take great pride in that. The story of Valley Hope begins and continues on the grounds we work every day.

Valley Hope nurses specialize in making patients feel loved from the moment they walk in the door by providing compassionate medical care, key to the short and long-term success of patients in recovery. Nurses typically work with patients from admission to discharge, providing supportive medical care over 30-45 days of treatment, offering a unique treatment approach, and rewarding work experience with hands on help for patients to heal and recover in real time.

The work is fulfilling, mission focused, yet more relaxed than the standard hospital setting.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed as a Nurse to practice in the state of employment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

COMPENSATION:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Starting base pay $22- $28 per hour (based on experience and education)

Shift Differentials:

• Night: Base pay + an additional $4.25/hr
• Weekend Night: Base pay + an additional $4.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY:

• Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
• Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPPA.
• Assists with detox admissions and provides patient care support during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.
• Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.

2 WAYS TO APPLY:

1. Visit our career site: www.valleyhope.org/careers  and search for this opportunity                                     OR
2. Send resume to employment@valleyhope.org