LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Overnight Shift

Avenues Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical Insurance

Dental

HRSA student loan repayment

Vision

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a dedicated LPN for night shifts (7pm–7am) at our inpatient detox and residential facility. The role involves comprehensive admission assessments, shift nursing duties, med dispensing, and documentation in collaboration with medical and UR teams.

Requirements include completion of an accredited nursing program and Colorado LPN licensure, with 1+ year in behavioral health preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

LPN license Colorado

Behavioral health experience

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse degree

Tools

Electronic health records

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:

• 401K with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
• 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)