Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Recovery Centers of America; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 42,733 - 51,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with shift**

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to support patient recovery in detox and behavioral health settings. You will conduct intake interviews, plan nursing care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create a therapeutic environment.

The full-time role includes rotating weekends, shift differentials, and meaningful patient care duties with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Massachusetts or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in behavioral health or addiction preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with CIWA/COWS assessments preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments with patients to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with the team to create a therapeutic environment and use de-escalation.
• Monitor vital signs during detox and administer meds as directed.

Skills

LPN license

CIWA/COWS

Vital signs

Therapeutic communication

Education

MA LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Pay Range: $31.02 - $37.03/hour

Full Time: 24 or 36 hrs/week

Available Shifts (Every Other Weekend Required)

1st Shift (Days): 7:00am - 7:30pm

2nd Shift (Nights): 7:00pm - 7:30am

Shift Differentials

• $2/hr from 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $4/hr from 11:00pm - 7:00am

Full-Time Sign-On Bonuses (Paid in Installments Over 5 Years)

• Day Shift (1st): $35,000
• Night Shift (2nd): $50,000

Are you a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a meaningful role where your skills directly contribute to patient recovery? At Recovery Centers of America (RCA), we prioritize personalized, evidence-based treatment to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. Become a vital part of our team and support our mission to guide patients toward lasting recovery.

What You’ll Do

As an LPN at RCA, you will:

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with team members to create a therapeutic environment, utilizing verbal de-escalation and therapeutic communication.
• Monitor patients utilizing CIWA/COWS assessments and measuring vital signs during their detoxification, providing medication as ordered and contacted medical providers when necessary.
• Consult with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
• Prepare paperwork and medications for patients discharging next shift.
• Administer and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Current LPN license in the state of Massachusetts (or the ability to get licensed)
• Previous experience working in behavioral health or addiction is preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with CIWA/COWS assessments preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology preferred
• Availability to work rotating weekends, Saturday and Sunday.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems.

Why Choose RCA?

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.

• Competitive compensation with shift differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.

About Recovery Centers Of America

Drug addiction treatment works, and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America are the living proof.

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

As a LPN you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques which will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

RCA is proud to partner with the Daisy Foundation to honor compassionate care of our extraordinary nurses.

Former Patient Statement

Please note: A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

EEOC

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

State Specific Responsibilities

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