Registered Nurse/ LPN - PRN Behavioral Health
About The Position
At Jane Pauley Community Health Center, we believe healthcare is about more than treating illness, it is about caring for the whole person. Through Turning Point Recovery Center, our teams provide compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health and addiction recovery services that support individuals and families through every stage of healing. We are seeking a Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our recovery team; an ideal opportunity for a compassionate nursing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting patients through behavioral health and substance use recovery. This role works closely with clinical and medical teams to assess patient needs, administer medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and support coordinated treatment planning within a structured recovery environment.
Requirements
- Current Indiana LPN or RN license
- CPR certification
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Basic technical proficiency and ability to document within EHR systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or detox settings
- Experience with CIWA/COWS assessments and withdrawal management
- Familiarity with trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care models
Responsibilities
- Assess behavioral and physiological health status upon admission and throughout treatment
- Conduct medical screenings to support admission and treatment decisions
- Administer medications and monitor patient response to treatment
- Complete CIWA/COWS assessments and monitor withdrawal symptoms
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns as needed
- Provide education regarding addiction, recovery, medications, and wellness
- Support patients with empathy, professionalism, and trauma-informed care practices
- Promote patient safety, dignity, and engagement throughout treatment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to communicate patient updates and care plans
- Participate in shift handoff communication and treatment team coordination
- Support a collaborative, respectful, and recovery-focused environment
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Ensure compliance with nursing standards, HIPAA, and organizational policies
- Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives as needed
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Life and disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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