LPN / LVN - Behavioral Health Detox Nurse (Worcester)

The Recovery Village; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Promises / Washburn House in Worcester, MA seeks LPNs/LVNs for our detox and residential program. Full time and part-time shifts available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with pay from $35 to $38 per hour plus shift differential.

Responsibilities include prescribing and monitoring medications, patient assessments, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control standards. Requires active LVN/LPN license and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient’s medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections as directed by physician.
• Monitor client self-administration of medication.
• Screen all individuals for physical pain and refer for evaluation and management as appropriate.
• Serve as first line in medical emergencies and work with clinical team in psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records per nursing standards and policy.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee admission and discharge processes including pre-screening and health history collection.
• Maintain infection control and employee health program adherence.

Skills

Nursing skills

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Communication with medical staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LVN/LPN program (accredited)

Associate or Bachelor degree (preferred)

Job description

Promises / Washburn House in Worcester, MA seeks LPNs/LVNs for our detox and residential program. Full time and part-time shifts available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with pay from $35 to $38 per hour plus shift differential.

Responsibilities include prescribing and monitoring medications, patient assessments, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control standards. Requires active LVN/LPN license and BLS/CPR certification.