LPN - SUD Treatment - Part-time

Wilmington Treatment Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Major Group Health Insurance (Medical,

Job summary

Wilmington Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC seeks a Substance Use Disorder Treatment LPN to join our team. New Graduate LPNs are welcome to apply and will support detox, rehab, residential and IOP programs.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, providing basic nursing care, and collaborating with the care team to meet individual needs while maintaining patient safety and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and an unrestricted LPN license in the state of employment.
• At least one year of nursing experience; behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment preferred.
• Current CPR certification and willingness to complete de‑escalation training.
• First Aid certification as required by guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope.
• Model customer service and ensure patient safety with a sense of urgency.
• Collaborate to meet biopsychosocial needs and address complaints.
• Provide basic comfort and implement care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Progress patients toward wellness and maintenance of health.

Skills

LPN license

Behavioral health experience

Patient safety

Nursing documentation

CPR certification

De‑escalation training

Education

LPN program completed

Job description

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Treatment LPN to join the team in Wilmington, NC

New Graduate LPN's welcome to apply!

About Us:

Wilmington Treatment Center is North Carolina's premier addiction rehab center and recovery hospital. We offer a complete continuum of care for detox, rehab services, residential, partial hospitalization and an intensive outpatient programming (IOP) to help our patient reach their goals.

Shift Availability

Part-time / NGHT Shift: 6:30p.m. - 7:00a.m. (2-12 hour shifts w/weekend rotation)

Hourly Rates:

(calculated based off years of nursing experience)

$30 - $32/hour

Shift Diffs

From $3 - $6 depending on weekends/nights

Wilmington Treatment Center has been voted as one of the top substance use disorder treatment facilities in the country for the 5th year in a row! We also have the Joint Commission's 'Gold Seal' of approval!

What You'll Do

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

What You Bring

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current, unrestricted LPN license (or eligibility to practice) in the state of employment.
• At least one year of nursing experience; behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment experience strongly preferred.
• Current CPR certification and willingness to complete de‑escalation and restraint training (provided upon hire, if needed).
• First Aid certification, as required by state or facility guidelines.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to documentation, and the ability to remain calm and therapeutic in behavioral health settings.

Why LPNs Thrive Here

• Purpose‑driven mission: We set the standard for care by delivering world‑class behavioral health and addiction treatment in a supportive, compassionate environment—leading care with light in everything we do.
• Clear paths for growth: Advancement opportunities across one of the country’s largest behavioral health networks, where we lift and uplift our people through ongoing development and career mobility.
• Support for your well‑being: A culture grounded in safety, empathy, and teamwork, designed to support clinicians and staff so they can show up fully for those they serve.

Benefits

Wilmington Treatment Center provides a comprehensive benefits package. These current benefits include:

• Referral Bonus
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Career Growth Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement including ANCC certification for Psychiatric Mental Health nursing
• Employee Assistance Programs

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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