LPN

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing compassionate nursing care to individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Working under the supervision of an RN, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, the LPN assists with medical coordination, medication administration, patient monitoring, and clinical documentation while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment. This role is essential to promoting patient safety, supporting recovery, and ensuring high-quality clinical care throughout the treatment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and support under the direction of an RN or nursing leadership.
• Conduct basic nursing assessments and promptly communicate significant findings.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and patient stability.
• Observe patients for changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Aid in patient education and discharge planning activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, clinical, and recovery support staff to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicate observations regarding patient progress and clinical concerns.
• Support continuity of care and treatment planning efforts.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Maintain Medication Administration Records (MARs).
• Monitor medication inventory and assist with ordering and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure medications are stored and secured according to regulatory requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, accreditation, and payer requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices.
• Support facility readiness for surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts.
• Assist patients in navigating the daily treatment schedule and program expectations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of West Virginia.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of nursing experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, psychiatric care, detoxification, or residential healthcare.
• Experience working in a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of West Virginia.
• Minimum qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Minimum qualifications: Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum qualifications: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Minimum qualifications: Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Skills

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Clinical excellence
• Trauma-informed care
• Direct nursing care
• Medication administration
• Vital sign monitoring
• Withdrawal symptom observation
• Documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Crisis intervention
• Discharge planning
• Medication management
• Infection prevention
• Survey readiness
• Therapeutic milieu support

Benefits & Support

• ICHRA Health Benefit with premium reimbursement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training & Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Safe, Trauma-Informed Work Environment
• Modern Clinical Facilities
• Supportive Nursing Leadership Team

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wise Path Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our organization and enhance the quality of care we provide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.