Staff Nurse, LPN - Full time

Banyan Brand•Castle Rock, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is hiring a full-time Staff/Floor Nurse (LPN) at its 60-bed dual diagnosis facility in Castle Rock, Colorado. This is a direct patient care role serving patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions, from medically monitored detox through residential and PHP services. The nurse reports to the department’s Director and receives direct shift support from designated shift leads. The position is described as a nightshift role with a Saturday, Sunday, and Monday schedule. The nurse provides care under medical-provider supervision while maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation. The role involves working closely with providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams in a regulated healthcare environment. Compensation is stated as $30–$35 per hour in the opening information; elsewhere, the posting describes experience-based base compensation of $42–$50 per hour, plus shift and weekend differential. Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and disability coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays, wellness incentives, and employee assistance programs. The organization also notes continuing education unit credits and tuition discounts.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted LPN license in Colorado.
Nursing degree or diploma from 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 remain professional, objective, and composed in high-stress or emergency situations.
Understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Familiarity with the KIPU EMR system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Two or more years of nursing experience preferred.
Experience in an inpatient dual-diagnosis (SUD and MH) setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the medical provider and in accordance with protocols and standards of practice.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and provide medication education as indicated.
Assess patient medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response.
Monitor psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to nursing leadership, providers, or the treatment team.
Use clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.
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 electronic medical record documentation in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support medication management and controlled substance processes with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.
Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education.
Participate in required in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork.
Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.