Licensed Practical Nurse Overnights New CO-Den Willow

Pathlight; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ERC Pathlight in Denver, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for overnight care at our adult IP/Residential facility. You will provide direct patient care under supervision.

The role requires an active Colorado LPN license, on-site work 6:00pm–6:30am, and collaboration with the treatment team to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Cross-training across ERC and Pathlight, potential to float to other locations within the Region; on-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Active CO LPN license required.
• Overnight shift 6:00pm–6:30am, on-site in Denver, CO.
• Provide nursing care under RN/APP/physician supervision.
• Cross-train across ERC and Pathlight; may float.
• On-call shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care within scope of practice under supervision.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes promptly.
• Administers medications and documents treatments per policy.
• Collaborates with treatment team to support plan of care.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care at all times.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What you’ll be doing

Schedule: Overnight shift, 6:00pm-6:30am. Working onsite at Eating Recovery Center's adult IP/Residential facility in Denver, CO. Active CO LPN license required.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP or physician. The LPN will provide medical management of patients and assist with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The LPN will demonstrate performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treat coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. The LPN will partner with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

The LPN will cross train across ERC and Pathlight and may be required to float or be assigned to other locations/facilities within the Region. The LPN may be required to work on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Performs all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider
  • Manages patient assignment within assigned shift
  • Performs and documents vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care and assists with other basic medical care tasks assigned
  • Reports abnormal changes in patients or patients’ health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner
  • Receives, places and documents provider orders/communication in timely manner using approved abbreviations
  • Effectively labels, collects and processes patient specimens
  • Administers medications, injections, places and maintains nasogastric tube feeds, and provides wound care according to facility and state regulations
  • May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
  • Ensures that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities
• Contributes to individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the ERC multidisciplinary team
• Participates in daily controlled substance count
• Aides in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities
• Collaborates with staff to assist with transportation arrangements for patient appointments outside