Addiction Nurse - LPN

BrightView • Louisville, KY

15h

About The Position

BrightView Health is seeking a proactive, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Behavioral Health team. The role supports individuals pursuing mental health and substance use recovery in a dynamic healthcare environment. The nurse provides medication and other nursing services, monitors patients’ treatment progress, coordinates care, and maintains compliant documentation. The position calls for empathy, attention to detail, adaptability, integrity, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of nursing experience; experience in a drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Associate degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification.
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License.
• Empathy and compassion in supporting patients’ recovery.
• Ability to work with diverse colleagues and patients and collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Comfort using multiple communication and documentation systems, including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• High integrity and adherence to workplace standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of nursing experience, preferably in a drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Familiarity with 42-CFR Part 2.
• Prior experience with harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Administer and dispense medications and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs to inform dose changes.
• Educate patients about treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system.
• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Sign and process physician orders, enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and input flags.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory accurately.
• Follow regulatory and company compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Complete documentation using the designated EMR.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Immediately vested and eligible 401(k) program with employer match.
• Ongoing company-sponsored training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year in a related field.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree