Licensed Practical Nurse- Weekends, Day Shift

Avenues Recovery Center

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

HRSA student loan repayment

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 L

Legal Coverage

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employer-Paid EAP

FSA - Medical

Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center, a nationwide network with a facility in Aurora, CO, is hiring licensed practical nurses for detox and residential treatment shifts. The role involves patient assessments, med administration, and coordinating care with medical and UR teams.

We seek candidates with a CO LPN license, a relevant post-high school diploma, and strong clinical and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and PTO; compensation reflects the demanding, meaningful work in

Qualifications

Active LPN license in CO.
Minimum one-year diploma program post-high school required.
1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Excellent collaborative, multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical assessments on admission.
Perform 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 for coordinated care.
Ensure medical documentation and medication logging for each client.

Skills

Critical thinking

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN licensure in CO

One-year diploma program post-high school

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 21 locations across 7 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 detox and residential treatment facility, located in Aurora, CO!

Shifts

Full time or part time weekends, day shift: 7am-7pm

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

High School diploma/ GED
Minimum one-year diploma program post-high school
Current, valid LPN licensure in CO
1 year experience in treatment industry 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:

Benefits