Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Nights

The Recovery Village; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health in Dacula, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our clinical team. The RN/LPN will provide front-line nursing care under the Medical Director, supporting detox and recovery services.

The role requires at least three years of nursing experience, an active LPN license, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtained soon after hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by state of employment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years' experience in substance abuse/recovery program preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required or must be obtained within state-mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Meets with new clients and assists in completing the medical and health assessment/questionnaire.
• Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure admission orders and ancillary services are addressed.
• Completes nursing assessments, transcription of orders, medication administration, and progress notes.
• Directs patient care and reports changes in mental/physical status and safety risks.
• Provides ongoing patient education on detox, recovery, medications and health issues.
• Reconciles medication sheets and daily pharmacy orders; ensures proper destruction.
• Assists with QA program development and infection control training.
• Attends treatment planning conferences and staff meetings.
• Available for 24-hour coverage for consultation and emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Independent work

Substance abuse background

Education

LPN license

Job description

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in Dacula, GA!

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is responsible for meeting clients' basic medical needs under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director. Contributes toward the planning, delivery and evaluation of client care and treatment plan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with new clients and assists in completing the medical and health assessment/questionnaire.
• Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
• Completes client treatment plan documentation including nursing assessments, transcription of MD and NP phone orders, medication administration, client progress, inclusion of physical health services and other related issues.
• Directs patient care and reports observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies and safety risks.
• Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of detox, recovery, medications and other health issues.
• Reconciles QA client medication sheets to ensure clients are receiving appropriate meds and oversees proper medication destruction.
• Reconciles pharmacy orders daily.
• Assists with development and implementation of quality assurance program and trains staff for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary and laboratory services.
• Attends treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
• Available for 24 hour coverage for consultation and emergencies.

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse license issued by state of employment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years' experience in substance abuse/recovery program preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!