Addiction Nurse - LPN

BrightView, LLC; Hazard (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with employer match

Training & certification opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

BrightView, LLC in Hazard, KY is seeking a compassionate licensed nurse to administer medications, perform inductions, and provide medical services as needed within our recovery-focused program.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, vital signs monitoring, and ongoing education for patients, while coordinating with on-site staff and documenting in the EMR. A valid LPN/RN license and experience in drug/alcohol or psychiatric settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Education as an RN, BSN, or LPN with state medication administration certification.
• Licensed Practical Nursing License as required.

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections following nursing guidance.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Schedules appointments, documents no-shows, and attends meetings.
• Maintains medication inventory and completes EMR documentation while complying with HIPAA.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA familiarity

Technology proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN

LPN with State Medication Administration Certification

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• NURSING CARE/ MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION:
  • Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
  • Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
  • Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING:
  • Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
  • Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION:
  • Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system.
  • Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.
• DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE:
  • Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
  • Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
  • Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE
  • Required: minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• EDUCATION
  • Required: Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH BENEFITS AND PERKS

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.