Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Avenues Recovery; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D

Lifetime Benefit Term Insurance with L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

FSA - Medical

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Ft. Collins, CO is hiring licensed practical nurses for our inpatient detox and residential treatment facility. You will perform admissions assessments, administer medications, and coordinate care with medical and clinical teams.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing program certificate, an LPN license in Colorado, and prefer at least 1 year in behavioral health. We offer strong benefits and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, valid LPN license in Colorado.
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred.

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.

Education

Completed accredited nursing program

Current, valid LPN license in Colorado

1+ year experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with seventeen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.

Now Hiring LPNs for our inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility, in Ft. Collins, CO!

What You'll Do

• Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each client upon admission
• Perform all nursing shift duties (screening, vitals, scheduling appt.s 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

What We're Looking For

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Current, valid LPN license in Colorado
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred
• Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent collaborative, multitasking and time management skills

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

• 401K with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long -Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

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