Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our nursing team to help our organization save lives and help those suffering from substance use disorder and mental illness. This position has overnight nursing hours, generally Monday-Sunday from 6 : 00 PM - 6 : 00 AM MST.

General Purpose

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the Medical, Nursing, and Clinical teams in providing high-quality medical care within Peaks Recovery Centers (PRC) detox and residential settings. This role ensures a safe and stable environment for clients experiencing intoxication or withdrawal symptoms. The LPN performs essential nursing duties and serves as a medical resource for the Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) and Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing teams with case management, treatment planning, group facilitation, documentation, patient education, and admission screenings.
• Support the Medical Director, Medical Providers, Director of Nursing, and Charge Nurse in facility operations.
• Administer medications per provider orders and medication management protocols.
• Oversee prescription medication refills and administration.
• Monitor and assess clients upon admission, addressing medical concerns within the scope of licensure, and contacting on-call Medical Providers as needed.
• Accurately document patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) regarding patient care duties.
• Identify and respond to emerging medical situations appropriately.
• Conduct and document Urinalysis (UA) and Breathalyzer tests as necessary.
• Monitor and document client vital signs, physical conditions, and behaviors.
• Educate patients on medications and treatment protocols.
• Completes patient safety checks through Visible Hand.
• Safely dispose of biohazard waste per OSHA standards and adhere to universal precautions.
• Communicate patient concerns to the Medical Provider and escalate medical emergencies appropriately.
• Utilize behavioral management and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with team members, families, referral agencies, and community resources.
• Lead group therapy sessions in collaboration with licensed clinicians to provide education on mental health disorders and addiction recovery from a medical lens.
• Conduct client screenings using standardized assessments (e.g., PHQ-9, COWS, CIWA, etc.).
• Obtain and document detailed medical histories for new admissions.
• Perform daily vital signs checks and withdrawal assessments as required.
• Monitor and document client responses to medications.
• Triage clients for medical provider assessments or external medical care (e.g., urgent care, ER).
• Participate in admission intake assessments as needed.
• Educate patients on substance use disorder and recovery-related health risks.
• Remain alert and awake during overnight shifts to ensure patient safety.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, peer reviews, and supervision sessions.

Center-Wide Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Misc. Duties as Assigned

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his / her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education or Formal Training :

Knowledge, Skill and Ability :

Working Environment / Physical Activities

Benefits

Ability to Commute :

Ability to Relocate :