Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN

Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at National Capital Treatment and Recovery

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

35.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Nursing Protocol Implementation, Patient Assessment, Medical Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Rapport Building, Organizational Management, Confidentiality Compliance, Boundary Maintenance, Medication Administration, Withdrawal Monitoring

Description

Description Description

Summary:

National Capital Treatment & Recovery is a respected nonprofit behavioral health organization with over 60 years of service offering residential and outpatient care for people with substance use disorders. We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our Adult Men's Residential Treatment Program in Arlington, VA.Two Per Diem/PRN LPNs needed: 1. All shifts
2. Overnight only

Pay: $30-35 an hour with an opportunity to earn more based on experience, degrees, and other relevant qualifications.

THE PROGRAM:

The program is a 64-bed residential program that offers medically monitored and clinically managed intensive residential treatment services for adult men with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This intensive residential program helps break the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse and equips men with the tools needed to be successful at the next appropriate level of care.

As an LPN on our team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, person-centered care during one of the most critical phases of treatment. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team—providing medical support, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, administering medications, and helping clients stabilize in a supportive, structured environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference, value a trauma-informed and team-oriented workplace, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to changing lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Provide general nursing care services within the legal scope of nursing practice and standards developed by the profession, Nurse Practice Act, and regulatory agencies

Use professional nursing processes, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while carrying out nursing responsibilities

Communicate health care needs of clients to appropriate supervising staff

Respond to emergency health care needs of the clients

Monitors client supervision

Maintain adherence to posted schedule

Facilitates residential community groups as scheduled or as needed to resolve community issues

Meets regularly with Residential Structure to ensure smooth operations of facility and RCSSupervise house checks on a regular and random basis

Coordinate shift turnover to ensure smooth transitions and dissemination of appropriate information to the next shift

Liaison for communication of clinical information between staff

Perform health screenings of clients

Collect and record data specific to the health status of clients

Assist in monitoring special programs such as infection control and medication management

Provides health care instruction and information to clients relating to the promotion of health and wellness.

Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings as required

Responsible for maintaining ethical standards and continued professional growth, including

Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures

Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained

Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.

Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff

Maintain current licensure/certification including FEAR, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients

Please note:

There is a required training and orientation period when you first start working where attendance and completion of all trainings will be mandatory to remain employed. Please ensure if you are interested in this position that you have the availability to commit to this.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Skill in implementing nursing protocol.

Skill in patient assessment.

Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.

Ability to work and communicate with others.

Ability to develop rapport with variety of client populations

Ability to apply organizational management skills and maintain self and resident discipline.

Ability to prepare and maintain required…