Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
About Our Organization
Promises/The Ranch PA is seeking LPN's to join our Team in Wrightsville, PA. This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence‑based addiction and mental health care. While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The LPN / LVN provides professional, direct client care in medical detoxification and residential program settings in accordance with established program procedures. This position collaborates with health team members and follows the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Responsibilities
- Oversee fulfillment of patients' medical orders and address patient medical concerns.
- Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections as directed by the physician.
- Monitor client self‑administration of medication.
- Serve as first line in any medical emergency and work with the clinical team during psychiatric emergencies.
- Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
- Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely, in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy.
- Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
- Oversee all aspects of the admission/discharge process, including pre‑screening of new patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, inventorying and caring for patients' personal possessions, and completing discharge paperwork.
- Provide quality assessments of clients' medication sheets and files to ensure appropriate, timely medication administration, including proper destruction of medication.
- Follow all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol‑drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
- Attend required training on chemical dependency.
- Maintain and adhere to established infection control/employee health program.
- Maintain a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and state and federal guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, family members, referral sources, and vendors.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited LVN/LPN program required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certifications: Current, valid LVN or LPN license; current BLS/CPR certification.
- Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Additional benefits offered