LPN-Night Shift-Inpatient

JourneyPure Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 90 days

PTO

Health/Dental/Vision after 60 days

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

JourneyPure Knoxville is seeking a Night Shift LPN-Inpatient to deliver high-quality nursing care in a residential setting. You will monitor detox and residential patients, manage medications, and ensure accurate EMR documentation.

The role requires an active LPN license, CPR/BLS, and 1+ year of nursing experience. Overnight shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and every-other-weekend commitments apply; Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient safety and care excellence.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• 1+ year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Monitoring: assess detox and residential patients; monitor vitals and withdrawal status; educate patients about medications and plans.
• Medication Management: administer meds per orders; perform narcotic counts and verify substances; ensure storage and labeling compliance.
• Documentation & Compliance: maintain EMR records; document assessments and responses; follow state OSHA and facility standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: coordinate with Recovery Coaches and on-call provider; report safety and compliance issues.
• Night Shift Operations: assist admissions, manage inventories, and prepare for morning med pass; maintain clean, safe environment.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Overnight shift

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Night Shift LPN-Inpatient

Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay healthy. Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care to individuals undergoing substance use and mental health treatment in a residential and detox setting. This role ensures patient safety, medication accuracy, and clinical documentation in accordance with facility policy, state regulations, and nursing best practices. The Night Shift LPN works 7p–7a, full-time, every other weekend, and collaborates closely with recovery staff, on-site medical providers, and the multidisciplinary care team to maintain a therapeutic and supportive environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) (After 90 days of continuous employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance (Offered after 60 days of employment)
• Compensation:

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care & Monitoring

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments for detox and residential patients, including vitals,CIWA/COWS scoring, and withdrawal monitoring.
• Provide patient education related to medications, treatment plans, and health needs.
• Respond promptly to medical or behavioral emergencies and follow facility protocols.

Medication Management

• Complete accurate and timely medication passes during assigned hours.
• Administer medications, insulin, andPRNs according to provider orders and facility policy.
• Perform narcotic counts, verify controlled substances, and document all discrepancies per policy.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and security of all medications.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in theEMR.
• Record assessments, medication administration, interventions, and patient responses.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, OSHA requirements, and facility standards.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and shift hand-off communication.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Recovery Coaches to coordinate patient movement and med-pass flow.
• Communicate changes in a patient’s condition to the on-call provider and nursing leadership.
• Support the multidisciplinary team by reporting safety risks, patient concerns, and compliance issues.

Night Shift Operations

• Assist in patient admissions, inventories, and intake procedures as needed.
• Complete nightly clinical tasks including safety checks, detox monitoring, and preparing for morning med pass.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe medical environment throughout the shift.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the state of practice
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• 1+ year of nursing experience preferred
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or residential care strongly preferred
• Experience administering medications and maintaining accurate EMR documentation
• Knowledge of CIWA/COWS assessments and withdrawal protocols preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work overnight shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) including every other weekend

JourneyPure is an Equal Opportunity Employer