LVN/LPN

About the role

The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.
• Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice.
• Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning.
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR).
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
• Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members.
• Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards.
• Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.
• Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
• Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
• Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
• One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.
• Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Eating Disorder and Mental Health Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.

Skills

Ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice, and knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.

Benefits

Full-time employment with a competitive pay range.

Pay

Pay Range: $29-$35/hr.

Schedule

Rotating schedule, 12 hr shifts, day and night time available.