Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift

Fairview Housing; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging onsite

Job summary

Marion Lifestyle Recovery @ ACH is seeking a compassionate LPN for the 6pm-6am shift. The role supports residents in a residential drug treatment setting, assisting with medication management, education, and care coordination during the ASAM 3.1 context.

Responsibilities include intake reviews, coordination of primary care, and responding to emergencies. On-site lodging is available for staff if needed.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical education to residents and support medication management.
• Educate and care for residents within ASAM 3.1 context.
• Assist admissions with medical review and appropriateness.
• Monitor medical needs at intake and during treatment.
• Coordinate primary care appointments and post-graduation medication management.
• Respond to medical emergencies using approved protocols.
• Notify and document medication supply; coordinate refills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate care

Team player

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

MAR system

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

Join Our Team!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Marion Lifestyle Recovery @ ACH (6PM-6AM)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated LPN looking to make a real difference in the lives of those in need? Our ASAM 3.1/3.5 residential drug treatment center is seeking a skilled and caring LPN to join our team in providing essential care and support to individuals on their journey to recovery.
Hours Needed:

• Full-time, 6pm-6am, every other weekend
• Part-Time/PRN (nights) available

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Help individuals rebuild their lives and regain their health.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a team of professionals who are passionate about addiction recovery.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in fostering the development of our staff and offer opportunities for advancement.
• Minimal physical requirements, oversight of a fully ambulatory population
• Lodging available onsite if desired

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide medical education to Residents by reenforcing effective participation in their own medication management and overall healthy living factor.
• Provide education and nursing care to Residents within the ASAM 3.1 context.
• Assist in reviewing of medical appropriateness upon admissions.
• Monitor medical needs with the Residents through an initial meeting upon intake reviewing initial and post medical-related SIR.
• Provide assistance with primary care and related appointments. Work to equip Residents with the skills to continue effective medication management post-graduation and/or discharge.
• Respond to medical emergencies and other potential crisis situations (verbal or physical) by utilizing agency approved methods, i.e., CPR, Infection Control, Therapeutic Options, and other approved program procedures.
• Notify Residents and document if they are low on medication and help coordinate refills on an individualize basis.
• Monitor Resident compliance with physician’s orders and evaluations coordinating such compliance with Clinical staff and primary prescriber.
• Weekly monitoring Residents with diabetic and acute medical conditions.
• Coordinate with medical partners, ensuring correspondence is made for auditing and assurance purposes, when retrieving doctor’s orders and medication refills.

Medication Administration Responsibilities include:

• Train, retrain, and develop new staff in Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid/AED as needed.
• Provide retraining and regular competency review for all staff participating in medication administration and management.
• In coordination with other licensed Nurses, receive and interpret external physician’s orders. Documenting physician’s orders of medication to Residents, and transfer information to MAR system.

Qualifications:

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to patient care.