LPN — PRN Shifts in Addiction Recovery | $38-$42/hr

Sheridan Grove Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Grove Recovery is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our residential treatment programs for substance use disorders. The role requires flexibility for 3 nights or 3 days PRN shifts and involves monitoring patients, assessing changes, and coordinating lab orders and medication management.

The ideal candidate has an AA or higher in Nursing, an active LPN license, CPR/First Aid, and 2+ years in psychiatric nursing; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• AA, equivalent, or higher in Nursing required.
• Active state Licensed Practical Nursing License.
• 2+ years of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Chemical dependency treatment experience preferred.
• Certification in CPR required.
• Certification in ACLS preferred.
• Certification in First Aid required.
• Authorization to work in the US.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients, ensuring safety and compliance with program protocols.
• Assess patients continually and communicate changes in acuity or physical state.
• Place orders to toxicology laboratories, blood analysis labs, and pharmacies.
• Receive and analyze laboratory results and communicate findings to Physicians or Nurse Practitioners.
• Take and record patient vital signs.
• Assess patient symptoms and report condition changes.
• Dispense medications as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and obtain physician orders.
• Screen patients upon admission to determine appropriateness.
• Supervise patient monitoring station or delegate to other staff.
• Monitor on-site narcotics to prevent theft or abuse.
• Lead patient community meetings as needed.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Committee meetings.
• Act as supervisor on duty in absence of managers.
• Assist in supervising Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all team members and external agencies.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

US work authorization

CPR certified

First Aid certified

2+ years experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Substance abuse interest

Education

AA or higher in Nursing

Job description

Sheridan Grove Recovery is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our residential treatment programs for substance use disorders. The role requires flexibility for 3 nights or 3 days PRN shifts and involves monitoring patients, assessing changes, and coordinating lab orders and medication management.

The ideal candidate has an AA or higher in Nursing, an active LPN license, CPR/First Aid, and 2+ years in psychiatric nursing; ACLS preferred.