Part-Time LPN: Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House • Boise, ID

403d • $70,720 - $70,720

About The Position

Avery's House is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care for adolescents in a mental health treatment setting. The role involves direct oversight of nursing operations, medication management, and serving as a liaison between clients and medical staff. The LPN will monitor patient vitals, conduct health assessments, and support adolescents dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Requirements

• Current LPN license in Idaho in good standing
• Experience in a psychiatric and/or addiction treatment center
• Ability to work with clientele in a compassionate manner
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with inpatient or ambulatory detoxification protocols (a plus)
• Knowledge of medication interactions
• Knowledge of nutrition and holistic treatments (preferred)
• Must be minimum 21 years of age
• Must pass background check
• Must pass drug screening
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs, hills, bend and lift 25+ lbs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inpatient or ambulatory detoxification protocols
• Knowledge of nutrition and holistic treatments

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vitals
• Conduct nursing and health assessments upon admission
• Oversee medication administration
• Train on Medication Assisted Self Administration
• Train on opioid effects and intervention/support management
• Implement physician orders
• Document clinical EMR charting according to licensing and accreditation standards
• Observe and assess client changes
• Consult with clinical staff
• Implement facility rules
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting from $34.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on recovery
• Flexible part-time schedule

What This Job Offers

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