Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking an Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the New View program in Western Massachusetts. You will provide direct care, monitor medication self-administration, and assist with detox protocols on a full-time overnight schedule.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree or Nursing Diploma and an active Massachusetts LPN license, with at least one year of nursing experience preferred. BHN offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing (required).
• Current Nursing License by the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (required).
• At least one year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in applying the nursing process and collaborating with caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care within the scope of practice to implement patients’ plans of care.
• Monitor medication self-administration and residents’ health and milieu staff who oversee medication self-administration.
• Administer detoxification medications per established protocols and orders.
• Educate individuals served regarding their illness, treatment and prognosis.
• Collect data related to individual served status and needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of individuals served information per 42 CFR.

Skills

LPN

Patient care

Nursing process

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking an Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our New View team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do

• Providing direct care within the scope of practice to implement patients’ plans of care properly.
• Monitoring physical and psychiatric medication self-administration and residents’ health and milieu staff who oversee medication self-administration.
• Administering all detoxification medications in accordance with established protocols and orders.
• Providing individuals served with education regarding their illness, problems, treatment and prognosis.
• Collecting data related to individual served status and needs.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of individuals served information at all times in accordance with 42 CFR.

The New View program at BHN serves female-identified patients who have been civilly committed through the Section 35 court proceeding to a designated substance use disorder treatment facility. The program offers acute treatment services (ATS) and clinical stabilization services (CSS).

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing (required).
• Current Nursing License by the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (required).
• At least one year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in applying the nursing process to individuals served and their families.
• Ability to collaborate with other caregivers.
• Ability to delegate to peers and other caregivers consistent with their level of expertise.
• Knowledge of utilization and review standards and implementation.
• Ability to advocate for individuals served.
• Ability to understand, empathize and work with an addicted population, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Working knowledge of ethics and legal parameters of working with substance abuse individuals.
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and CARF standards.

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Available Schedules

Full Time: rotating 2-week schedule, varied days including every other weekend, 3:00pm-11:30pm or 11:00pm-7:30am

Pay Rate/Range

Full Time/Part Time: $32-36/hr based on years of experience + applicable shift differentials