Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 7p-7:30a FT

American Addiction Centers•Worcester, MA

About The Position

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role focuses on medically managed detox, including assessing and evaluating withdrawal, following appropriate medication detox protocols, administering prescribed medications, and educating patients. The nurse monitors patient responses, maintains accurate clinical and medication records, works with the multidisciplinary team, and supports safe, compassionate, high-quality care. The listed schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., full-time.

Requirements

Current LPN license in the state of operations.
LPN diploma and state license.
Current BLS certification.
Current AED certification.
Working knowledge of Google products.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess signs and symptoms of withdrawal and provide patients with safe, medically managed detox care.
Conduct ongoing assessments based on patient condition using COWS and CIWAS, and reprioritize care as needed.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor their effects, and provide patient education about conditions, medications, and self-care.
Accurately document care in the EMR and report medication, pharmacy, packaging, and medication-count errors or concerns.
Maintain accurate narcotic inventories and documentation related to medication administration.
Establish patient care goals, answer patient questions, and promote patient independence.
Follow therapeutic standards, State Board of Nursing requirements, and other applicable regulations; measure outcomes and make or recommend adjustments to care.
Address patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies, including de-escalation techniques.
Communicate patient activity, irregularities, and ongoing needs to the care team, including handoff to the incoming LPN and medication count at the end of the shift.
Participate in onboarding new nurses for medication administration.
Respond appropriately to codes and emergency situations.
Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, protect privacy and confidentiality, and respect individual differences and cultural diversity.
Arrive on time and adhere to attendance policies.
Perform other duties as needed.