Day-Shift LPN - Detox & Residential Nursing | Generous PTO

avenuesrecovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life AD&D

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring day shift RNs and LPNs for our detox and residential treatment facility in Aurora, CO. You will perform admissions assessments, manage nursing duties, and coordinate care with medical and clinical teams to ensure high-quality treatment.

Ideal candidates hold a CO LPN license (or RN), have a background in healthcare or addiction treatment, and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills to support patients through detox and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a post-high school diploma program (minimum 1 year).
• Current, valid LPN licensure in CO required.
• 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaborative, multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each client upon admission.
• Perform all nursing shift duties (screening, vitals, scheduling appointments and labs, updating charts).
• Address pharmacy needs and prescription authorizations; dispense meds and maintain med logs.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical and UR teams to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Ensure impeccable medical documentation, chart review, and medication logging for each client.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN program

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring day shift RNs and LPNs for our detox and residential treatment facility in Aurora, CO. You will perform admissions assessments, manage nursing duties, and coordinate care with medical and clinical teams to ensure high-quality treatment.

Ideal candidates hold a CO LPN license (or RN), have a background in healthcare or addiction treatment, and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills to support patients through detox and