Empowering LPN for Addiction Recovery | PRN

Sheridan Grove Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Dental

401K

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Job summary

Healing with Dignity, Recovery with Purpose. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for PRN shifts in our Denver-area program. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaborative care, and adherence to treatment protocols.

Ideal candidates will have an active LPN license, CPR/First Aid certification, and 2+ years in psychiatric nursing. We offer competitive hourly wages and a supportive team environment focused on compassionate addiction treatment.

Qualifications

• AA, equivalent, or higher in Nursing is required.
• Active state Licensed Practical Nursing License is required.
• 2+ years of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Certification in CPR is required.
• Certification in First Aid is required.
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients, ensuring safety and compliance with program protocols.
• Assess patients continually and communicate changes in acuity or physical state.
• Place orders to toxicology laboratories, blood analysis labs, and pharmacies.
• Receive and analyze laboratory results and communicate findings to Physicians or Nurse Practitioners.
• Take and record patient vital signs.
• Assess patient symptoms and report condition changes.
• Dispense medications as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and obtain physician orders.
• Screen patients upon admission to determine appropriateness.
• Supervise patient monitoring station or delegate to other staff.
• Monitor on-site narcotics to prevent theft or abuse.
• Lead patient community meetings as needed.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Committee meetings.
• Act as supervisor on duty in absence of managers.
• Assist in supervising Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all team members and external agencies.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Strong decision making

Team collaboration

Education

AA, equivalent, or higher in Nursing

Active LPN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Authorization to work in the US

Tools

None

Job description

Healing with Dignity, Recovery with Purpose. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for PRN shifts in our Denver-area program. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaborative care, and adherence to treatment protocols.

Ideal candidates will have an active LPN license, CPR/First Aid certification, and 2+ years in psychiatric nursing. We offer competitive hourly wages and a supportive team environment focused on compassionate addiction treatment.