Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

The Recovery Village; Wrightsville (PA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Promises/The Ranch PA in Wrightsville, PA seeks a dedicated LPN/LVN to join our medical detoxification and residential program. You will provide direct client care, follow nursing processes, and collaborate with the health team to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include a valid LVN/LPN license, current BLS/CPR, high school diploma or equivalent, and 1 year in behavioral health or detox settings. Benefits include a comprehensive package and supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Current LVN/LPN license is required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient medical orders and address medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Monitor patient self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in medical emergencies and assist with psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections as authorized.
• Record patient observations accurately in records per nursing standards.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee admission/discharge process, including pre-screening and health history collection.
• Provide quality assessments to medication sheets to ensure timely, appropriate dosing.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Emergency response

EHR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited LVN/LPN program

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Promises/The Ranch PA is seeking LPN's to join our Team in Wrightsville, PA.

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

TheLPN / LVNprovides professional, direct client care ina medicaldetoxification and residential program settingsin accordance withestablished program procedures. This position collaborates witheffortsof health team members andin accordance withthe nursing process and standards of care and practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee fulfillment of patient’s medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by directed physician.
• Monitors Client self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in any medical emergency andworkswith the clinicalteam inincidences of psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately andtimelyin accordance withnursing standards and organizational policy andprocedure.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:
• Pre-screenofnew patients forappropriateness foradmission.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Inventory and caring for patients’ personal possessions.
• Complete discharge paperwork.
• Provide quality assessments to client’s medication sheets and files todetermineif clients are receivingappropriate medicationin a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
• Follow all policies and procedureswith regard topatient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Attend training on chemical dependency asrequired.
• Maintains and adheres toestablishedinfection control/employee healthprogram.
• Maintain anddemonstratesa current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintainappropriate professionalboundaries with current clients, family members,referralssources and vendors.
• Additionalduties and responsibilities as assigned

Education:

• High school diplomaor equivalent required.
• Completion ofaccreditedLVN/LPN program,required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree, preferred.

Certifications:

• Current, valid LVN or LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting isrequired.

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

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