LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Overnight Shift

Avenues Recovery

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

HRSA loan repayment

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Ft. Collins, CO is seeking dedicated LPNs for the night shift (7pm–7am) at our inpatient detox and residential facility. You will perform admissions assessments, conduct nursing duties, and coordinate care with medical and clinical teams.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited nursing program and an active Colorado LPN license; at least 1 year in behavioral health is preferred. We offer generous benefits, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited nursing program.
Current, valid LPN license in Colorado.
1 year of behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each client upon 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 to coordinate care.
Ensure meticulous medical documentation, chart review, and medication logging for each client.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (Colorado)

Accredited nursing program completion

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with seventeen locations across seven 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 Night Shift (7pm-7am) LPNs for our inpatient Detox and Residential treatment facility, in Ft. Collins, CO!

What You'll Do

Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each client upon admission
Perform all nursing shift duties (screening, vitals, scheduling appt.s 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

Completion of an accredited nursing program
Current, valid LPN license in Colorado
At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment 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: