Staff Nurse - LPN (Per-diem)

Banyan Brand•Mooresville, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a Staff Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care within substance use treatment programs at their new Mooresville, NC facility. This role supports 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, rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care. The North Carolina facility is a 20-bed, full-continuum operation opening with two SUD programs: Detox and Residential. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in North Carolina.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
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

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred.
Experience in substance use disorder treatment and detox strongly preferred.
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.