Staff Nurse - LPN (FT)

Banyan Brand•Mooresville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is expanding its services to Mooresville, NC, and is seeking a Staff Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care within substance use treatment programs. The Staff Nurse will support patient safety, medication administration, nursing assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders, backed by TPG. The North Carolina facility is a 20-bed, full-continuum operation opening with two SUD programs: Detox and Residential. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As a Staff Nurse (LPN), you will join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate care. You will play a vital role in supporting patient safety, stabilization, and recovery, collaborating with experienced medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams. You will contribute directly to quality care delivery, regulatory readiness, and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in North Carolina.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with experience in substance use disorder treatment and detox strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and standards of practice.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and provide medication education as indicated.
Assess patient medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as required.
Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the nursing leadership, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.
Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.
Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted.
Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.