Addiction Nurse - LPN

BrightView • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

BrightView is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Behavioral Health team and support individuals on their mental health and recovery journeys. The LPN works in a dynamic healthcare environment, delivering nursing care and medication services, monitoring patient progress, coordinating care, and maintaining compliant documentation. The role contributes to treatment programs and supports patients seeking recovery.

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 when supporting patients’ recovery journeys.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of 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 operating multiple systems for communication and documentation, including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• Integrity and adherence to work 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 support dose changes.
• Educate patients about treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system.
• Attend required 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).
• 401(k) program with employer match; immediately vested and eligible.
• Company-sponsored ongoing 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.
• Supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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