Licensed Practical Nurse- Weekends, Day Shift

avenuesrecovery; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Fort Collins, CO is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for our inpatient detox and residential treatment facility. Weekend day shifts, 7am–7pm, provide initial patient assessments, administer medications, and support coordinated care.

You will collaborate with medical and clinical teams, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure safe, compassionate treatment for a diverse patient mix. Minimum licensure and education are required; treatment-experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a post-high-school diploma program (minimum one year) required.
• Current, valid LPN licensure in CO.
• 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills; ability to collaborate and multitask.

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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Post-high-school diploma program

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 inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility, in Ft. Collins, CO!

Shift: Saturday and Sunday 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:

• 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)

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!