Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Human Resources•Colorado Springs, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Grove Recovery is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. We provide residential treatment services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders and related behavioral health needs. Our approach is individualized, holistic, and grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to build a healthier future. As an LPN at Spring Grove Recovery, you will work closely with patients, nurses, medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and support staff to provide safe, respectful, and high-quality care. The ideal candidate can work independently, remain composed in challenging situations, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to a collaborative treatment environment.

Requirements

Completion of an approved practical nursing education program
Current, active, and unrestricted Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse license, or eligibility to obtain one before beginning employment
Current CPR/BLS certification from an approved provider
Ability to complete required First Aid, crisis-prevention, medication-administration, and facility-specific training
Ability to communicate clearly and document accurately
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries
Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental-health concerns, and behavioral challenges
Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays when scheduled
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of nursing experience
Experience in substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, residential treatment, or a related healthcare environment
Experience administering medications and monitoring patients for withdrawal symptoms or changes in medical condition
Experience using electronic health records and medication-administration systems
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, when relevant to the assigned position
Flexibility to assist with additional shifts based on patient-care and staffing needs is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with provider orders, established policies, professional standards, and the LPN scope of practice
Monitor patients and help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive treatment environment
Conduct nursing observations and assessments within the LPN scope of practice
Obtain, monitor, and accurately document vital signs, symptoms, medication responses, and changes in patient condition
Promptly communicate changes in a patient's physical, behavioral, or mental-health status to the appropriate RN, physician, nurse practitioner, or other authorized provider
Administer medications and treatments according to authorized provider orders and applicable medication-administration procedures
Maintain accurate medication-administration records and clinical documentation
Monitor medication inventory and assist with the secure storage, counting, and documentation of controlled substances
Help prevent medication diversion, loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access
Obtain and process laboratory orders and specimens as authorized and within the LPN scope of practice
Review and communicate laboratory information to the appropriate licensed provider in accordance with established procedures
Assist with patient admissions, screenings, transfers, and discharges within the LPN scope of practice
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, behavioral-health crises, overdoses, and other urgent patient-care situations
Initiate emergency procedures, provide first response, and contact emergency medical services or licensed providers when necessary
Carry out and document provider orders accurately and promptly
Educate patients regarding medications, treatment expectations, health concerns, and recovery-support practices within the LPN scope of practice
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Spring Grove Recovery policies
Participate in shift reports, treatment-team communication, staff meetings, training, quality-improvement activities, and required committees
Provide direction or task delegation to qualified support staff when permitted by law, facility policy, and the employee's scope of practice
Serve as the designated on-duty clinical resource when assigned and appropriately qualified
Report safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, medication errors, incidents, and policy violations through established procedures
Maintain professional boundaries and communicate respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, providers, and outside agencies
Perform other duties consistent with the position's qualifications and legal scope of practice