Detox LPN/LVN — Compassionate Care, Growth & Benefits

Amatus Health; Bethlehem (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Competitive Pay

Team-Oriented Environment

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

New Hampshire Detox is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our detoxification unit in New Hampshire. You will work with physicians and a treatment team to deliver high-quality nursing care during the detox process.

Ideal candidates have an LPN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in detox or behavioral health. EHR experience and familiarity with ASAM/JCHS standards are a plus.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred; detox, behavioral health, or substance use disorder experience strongly preferred.
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Experience administering oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
• EHR experience.
• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and Joint Commission Behavioral Health Standards preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively during medical emergencies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms and changes in medical condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the medical team.
• Document all patient care accurately in the Electronic Health Record.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with patient care and clinical reporting.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Educate patients regarding medications, detoxification, and recovery.
• Reconcile and securely manage medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance documentation.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicate patient status effectively during shift handoff.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide exceptional patient care.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Detox experience

Psychiatric nursing experience

Education

LPN license

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

New Hampshire Detox is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our detoxification unit in New Hampshire. You will work with physicians and a treatment team to deliver high-quality nursing care during the detox process.

Ideal candidates have an LPN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in detox or behavioral health. EHR experience and familiarity with ASAM/JCHS standards are a plus.