Weekend Detox LPN — Compassionate Behavioral Health Nursing

Amatus Health; Bethlehem (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatus Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a weekend position at our Bethlehem, NH location. The LPN will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Charge Nurses to provide high-quality nursing care in detoxification and behavioral health treatment services.

The LPN is responsible for nursing assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring, and coordination with the medical and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Current and active LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in detox, behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or a similar treatment environment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience administering medications orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly (IM).
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal, medical instability, and psychiatric emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Ability to physically respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria preferred.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission (JCAHO) Standards of Care for Behavioral Health preferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications as prescribed by the medical team.
• Performing nursing assessments during intake and discharge.
• Conducting daily nursing assessments, including CIWA and COWS assessments.
• Monitoring patient progress and documenting all changes in condition within the Electronic Health Record system.
• Making independent clinical decisions within the scope of licensure.
• Communicating important clinical updates to the Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer, and Medical Director as appropriate.
• Completing discharge assessments and required documentation.
• Following Universal Infection Control Precautions and utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Ensuring compliance with infection control and exposure prevention policies.
• Reconciling medications at the end of each shift.
• Maintaining accurate controlled substance logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Providing thorough shift‑to‑shift communication to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Supporting a safe, respectful, and therapeutic treatment environment.

Skills

LPN license

Detox/behavioral health

CPR certification

Medication administration

Emergency response

Critical thinking

EHR systems

Tools

ASAM Criteria

Joint Commission Standards

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Amatus Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a weekend position at our Bethlehem, NH location. The LPN will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Charge Nurses to provide high-quality nursing care in detoxification and behavioral health treatment services.

The LPN is responsible for nursing assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring, and coordination with the medical and clinical teams.