Nurses - LPNs, Day Shift

avenuesrecovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life AD&D

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring day shift RNs and LPNs for our detox and residential treatment facility in Aurora, CO. You will perform admissions assessments, manage nursing duties, and coordinate care with medical and clinical teams to ensure high-quality treatment.

Ideal candidates hold a CO LPN license (or RN), have a background in healthcare or addiction treatment, and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills to support patients through detox and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a post-high school diploma program (minimum 1 year).
• Current, valid LPN licensure in CO required.
• 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaborative, multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each client upon admission.
• Perform all nursing shift duties (screening, vitals, scheduling appointments and labs, updating charts).
• Address pharmacy needs and prescription authorizations; dispense meds and maintain med logs.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical and UR teams to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Ensure impeccable medical documentation, chart review, and medication logging for each client.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN program

Job description

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with seventeen locations across six states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.

Now hiring day shift RNs and LPNs for our detox and residential treatment facility, located in Aurora, CO!

What You'll Do

• Complete comprehensive medical assessment for each client upon admission
• Perform all nursing shift duties (screening, vitals, scheduling appointments and labs, updating charts...)
• Address pharmacy needs and prescription authorizations; dispense meds and maintain med logs
• Collaborate with medical, clinical and UR teams to ensure seamless coordination of care
• Ensure impeccable medical documentation, chart review, and medication logging for each client

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma/ GED
• Minimum one-year diploma program post-high school
• Current, valid LPN licensure in CO
• 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred
• Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent collaborative, multitasking and time management skills

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

• 401K with employer match
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long -Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)