Behavioral Health LPN/LVN — Detox, Med Admin & Crisis Care

Elevare Behavioral Health; Aurora (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Elevare Behavioral Health seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a behavioral health treatment setting in Aurora, CO. You will support safe withdrawal management, medication administration, patient monitoring, and continuity of care with a multidisciplinary team.

We value strong clinical judgment, patient safety, and respectful care. A current CO LPN/LVN license and 1 year of withdrawal-management experience are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in Colorado.
• One year of withdrawal management experience.
• Behavioral health or detox experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct nursing care, complete nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patients’ medical or psychiatric condition.
• Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms using CIWA and COWS, while supporting safe detoxification and patient stabilization.
• Administer medications, including MAT, monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions, and maintain accurate medication documentation and controlled medication counts.
• Respond to medical and behavioral health emergencies, including overdose, withdrawal complications, suicide risk, and psychiatric crises.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, clinical staff, and the treatment team to coordinate care, educate patients, document services, and support discharge planning.
• Comfortable facilitating psychoeducational groups within the nursing scope of practice, including health, wellness, medication education, and other recovery-focused topics.

Kenntnisse

Withdrawal management

CPR/BLS

CPI / de-escalation training

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Patient-care skills

Ausbildung

Associates Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Elevare Behavioral Health seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a behavioral health treatment setting in Aurora, CO. You will support safe withdrawal management, medication administration, patient monitoring, and continuity of care with a multidisciplinary team.

We value strong clinical judgment, patient safety, and respectful care. A current CO LPN/LVN license and 1 year of withdrawal-management experience are preferred.