Nurse - LPN or RN

Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Trauma-informed care training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services in Jackson, MS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our residential treatment team on a part-time/PRN basis. You will deliver compassionate, trauma-informed nursing care, administer medications, and collaborate with clinicians to develop person-centered care plans for individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, safe medication administration, documentation in the EMR, and providing education on diagnoses

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (no waiver).
• Current Mississippi LPN license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification; Crisis Intervention or De-escalation may be obtained upon hiring.
• Working knowledge of behavioral healthcare, trauma-informed care, and alcohol/drug addiction.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care grounded in respect, safety, and collaboration.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments with sensitivity to patient history and needs.
• Administer medications and monitor responses and side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and treatment team to develop care plans.
• Document care accurately in EMR (including eMAR) while maintaining privacy.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Documentation abilities

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Education

Graduate of accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Nurse

Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services | Jackson, MS

Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals on their recovery journey.

Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services is seeking a skilled and empatheticLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join our residential treatment team. In this role, you will deliver nursing care grounded in respect, safety, and collaboration, supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, including those in our contracted VA unit.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments with sensitivity to each patient's history, needs, and lived experience
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses and side effects with careful attention to comfort and dignity
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and the treatment team to develop individualized, person-centered care plans
• Provide clear, non-judgmental education on medications, diagnoses, and discharge plans
• Document care accurately in electronic medical records (including eMAR) while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
• Respond calmly and compassionately to patients in acute distress, using de-escalation and crisis support skills
• Offer in-service training and coaching to staff in a supportive, strengths-based manner
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that promotes healing and trust

What You'll Bring

• Education:Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (no waiver)
• Licensure:Current Mississippi LPN license
• Certifications:Current CPR and First Aid certification, Crisis Intervention or De-escalation (may be obtained upon hiring)
• Experience:Working knowledge of behavioral healthcare, trauma-informed care, and alcohol/drug addiction
• Skills:Strong communication, assessment, and documentation abilities; ability to build trust and rapport with diverse individuals
• Preferred:LPN certification, AA, or BS degree; training in trauma-informed care or crisis intervention

Why Harbor House?

• Meaningful work supporting recovery and mental health in a healing-centered environment
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that values safety, trust, and mutual respect
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package

Schedule & Status

• Status:Part-time/PRN, Non-Exempt
• Reports To:Nurse Manager
• Location:Jackson, MS

Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services
601-371-7335
www.hhjackson.org

Harbor House is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace.