Nurse PRN

Ascension Recovery Services; Williamson (WV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Wise Path Recovery Center in Williamson, WV seeks RN and/or LPN nurses for PRN, on-site shifts with flexible scheduling. Join a mission-driven behavioral health team providing compassionate, safe care to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.

PRN coverage supports 24/7 treatment operations, with opportunities to expand your clinical experience. Current WV RN or LPN license and CPR/BLS are required or able to obtain, with strong documentation and

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care within your professional license scope.
• Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in treatment.
• Perform nursing assessments and document findings.
• Monitor patients' physical and mental status, withdrawal symptoms, and responses to medications.
• Administer medications safely according to orders and protocols.
• Maintain accurate medication records and charting.
• Report significant changes to providers and leadership.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Emergency care

Education

WV RN license

WV LPN license

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PRN

Wise Path Recovery Center
Williamson, West Virginia
PRN | On-Site | Flexible Scheduling

JOIN A MISSION THAT CHANGES LIVES!

Wise Path Recovery Center is seeking compassionate and dependable Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our nursing team on a PRN basis in Williamson, West Virginia.

This is an opportunity to use your nursing skills in a setting where your work can have a lasting impact. Our nurses play an essential role in providing safe, compassionate, and respectful care to individuals working toward recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, meaningful work, and the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven behavioral health team, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Wise Path Recovery Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment designed to help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring together medical, clinical, behavioral health, and peer recovery professionals to provide individualized, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment.

At Wise Path, recovery is about more than treating symptoms. It is about helping people rebuild their health, stability, confidence, and hope.

Why You Should Join Us

As a PRN nurse at Wise Path Recovery Center, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery.
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Expand your experience in substance use disorder and behavioral health nursing.
• Maintain flexibility while remaining connected to a mission-driven clinical team.
• Work in an environment where compassion, accountability, teamwork, and patient dignity matter.
• Help provide safe and consistent nursing coverage within a 24-hour treatment environment.

What You’ll Do

As an RN or LPN, you will provide direct nursing care and support the medical needs of patients throughout their treatment experience.

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care within the scope of your professional license.
• Complete nursing assessments and collect relevant medical and behavioral health information.
• Monitor patients for changes in physical condition, mental status, withdrawal symptoms, medication response, and overall well-being.
• Administer medications accurately and safely according to provider orders, facility procedures, and applicable nursing standards.
• Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Monitor and document vital signs and other clinical findings.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate provider and nursing leadership.
• Assist with admission, ongoing assessment, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Support patients experiencing substance withdrawal and other medical or behavioral health concerns.
• Follow provider orders and established medical protocols.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment recommendations, health conditions, and recovery-related needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the patient medical record.
• Participate in shift report and communicate important patient information to incoming nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical staff, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with patients.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and facility confidentiality requirements.
• Follow infection prevention, medication management, emergency response, and patient safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate medication counts and immediately report discrepancies according to facility policy.
• Participate in emergency response situations as appropriate within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Complete required training, competencies, and continuing education.
• Maintain all professional licenses and certifications required for the position.
• Perform additional nursing duties within scope of practice as assigned.

Who You Are

You are a nurse who understands that strong clinical skills and human connection are equally important.

You are able to remain calm when situations become challenging, communicate clearly with patients and coworkers, and recognize that individuals entering substance use disorder treatment may be experiencing one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives.

You bring professionalism, sound clinical judgment, accountability, empathy, and a willingness to work as part of a team.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in West Virginia or a current multistate nursing license that permits practice in West Virginia.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required by the facility.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in West Virginia or a current multistate nursing license that permits practice in West Virginia.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required by the facility.

All Candidates

• Previous nursing experience preferred.
• Behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, psychiatric, detoxification, residential treatment, emergency medicine, corrections, or similar experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong medication administration and documentation skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to provide coverage based on facility needs.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, screenings, orientation, competencies, and ongoing training.

PRN Scheduling

Wise Path Recovery Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

PRN nurses may provide coverage for:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Open shifts and call-offs
• Additional coverage based on patient census and facility needs

PRN team members are expected to maintain sufficient availability to support the ongoing staffing needs of the facility.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Remain standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform other movements associated with direct patient care.
• Assist patients as clinically necessary and within established safety procedures.
• Safely lift and carry supplies and equipment.
• Respond promptly to medical or behavioral health emergencies.
• Work in a residential behavioral health environment with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and varying levels of emotional distress.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Nursing in addiction treatment is different. You have the opportunity to care for people at a point when compassionate, consistent healthcare can help change the direction of their lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wise Path Recovery Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.