LPN - Night Shift

CAPELLA RECOVERY CENTER LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Capella Recovery Center LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced LPN to join the night shift nursing team in a primary mental health residential setting. You will assess residents, administer psychiatric medications, monitor mood and safety, and document care in the EMR.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, patient-centered care with strong crisis management and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Strong compliance with HIPAA and licensing requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to manage crisis situations with composure.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making under pressure.
• Accurate and timely documentation in EMR and related records.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care and ongoing assessments for residents.
• Administer medications following the Five Rights and monitor effects.
• Monitor safety and perform suicide risk assessments as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions, and shifts in the EMR with accuracy.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and leadership; hand off care between shifts.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges; assist with staff training.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Description

LPN – Primary Mental Health Residential Treatment

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled RN or LPN to join our day shift nursing team at Capella Recovery, a primary mental health residential treatment facility located in Alpharetta, Georgia. This role supports clients experiencing a variety of mental health conditions within a structured residential treatment environment.

The day shift nurse plays a critical role in ensuring client safety, medication administration, behavioral monitoring, and coordination of care throughout the day. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, clinically attentive, and committed to providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care to individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Assessment

• Conduct nursing assessments upon admission and perform ongoing shift evaluations
• Monitor mental status, mood, affect, behavioral presentation, and overall functioning
• Assess suicide risk and monitor changes in psychiatric stability
• Monitor vital signs and report clinical abnormalities promptly
• Provide supportive, trauma-informed care and therapeutic presence throughout the day
• Observe for medication effectiveness, behavioral changes, and safety concerns

Medication Administration & Management

• Safely prepare, administer, and document medications following the Five Rights of Medication Administration
• Monitor for adverse reactions or side effects related to psychiatric medications
• Maintain accurate Medication Administration Record (MAR) documentation
• Complete medication counts and report discrepancies immediately
• Communicate medication concerns or PRN effectiveness to providers

Safety Monitoring

• Perform regular rounds and safety checks throughout the facility
• Support suicide precautions, behavioral observation levels, or 1:1 monitoring when assigned
• Assist with behavioral de-escalation using approved facility techniques
• Respond promptly to psychiatric or medical emergencies
• Maintain infection control and safety standards

Documentation & Compliance

• Document assessments, interventions, and observations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) accurately and in a timely manner
• Complete incident reports and shift summaries as required
• Maintain compliance with Georgia state regulations, Joint Commission/CARF standards (if applicable), and facility policies
• Maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality standards

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with psychiatrists, therapists, behavioral health technicians (BHTs), and leadership
• Provide clinical updates and handoff reports between shifts
• Participate in treatment planning discussions as needed
• Educate clients on medications, symptom management, and treatment expectations

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges when needed
• Support staff training or mentorship when requested
• Maintain required competencies and licensure
• Promote a safe, supportive therapeutic milieu within the residential setting

Preferred Experience

• Residential mental health treatment
• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing
• Experience with suicide risk monitoring and crisis intervention
• Experience working in a therapeutic residential treatment environment
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Qualifications Required

• Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the State of Georgia
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Strong clinical judgment and crisis management skills
• Empathetic, professional, and non-judgmental approach to individuals receiving mental health treatment

Education

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Georgia LPN License (Required)
• Night Shift Shift| 7:00 pm- 7:00 am Full-Time / Per Diem | 12-Hour Shifts Must be willing to work weekends