Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PRN Overnight
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN overnight role at Freedom Detox in Gastonia, North Carolina. The position provides safe, supportive, and clinically appropriate care to people beginning recovery from substance use disorders. Nurses help stabilize clients during detoxification while delivering care in a structured behavioral health environment. The role includes completing admission and ongoing nursing assessments, administering medications, supporting withdrawal management, monitoring clients, communicating changes to providers and clinical leadership, and coordinating with the treatment team. Nurses also provide medication education, maintain clinical documentation and equipment, and follow applicable regulatory, policy, safety, training, and compliance requirements. Pyramid Healthcare describes its workplace culture as grounded in compassion, teamwork, and professional growth, and emphasizes integrity, dedication, collaboration, and passion. Benefits listed in the posting apply to full-time positions; this position is PRN.
Requirements
- For RN applicants: current, active, and unencumbered RN license in North Carolina.
- For LPN applicants: current, active, and unencumbered LPN license in North Carolina.
- Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification.
- Strong clinical judgment and nursing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in crisis situations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and recovery-focused care.
Nice To Haves
- For RN applicants: behavioral health, detox, addiction treatment, or psychiatric nursing experience.
- For LPN applicants: experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or residential settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and support to clients throughout detoxification.
- Complete nursing assessments for new admissions and ongoing client needs.
- Administer medications and support withdrawal management protocols.
- Perform and document COWS and CIWA assessments according to established protocols.
- Monitor client health status and communicate changes to medical providers and clinical leadership.
- Provide medication education and help clients understand their treatment plans.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure coordinated, quality care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Ensure medical equipment and supplies are maintained and available.
- Follow regulatory requirements, policies, and safety procedures.
- Complete required trainings and maintain compliance standards.
- Perform other nursing duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The posting lists benefits for full-time positions, not specifically for this PRN position: medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; tuition reimbursement; employee recognition programs; and referral bonus opportunities.
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