LPN - Licensed Practical Nuse

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Iowa City, Iowa

Shift Schedules: 12 hour shifts 6a-6p & 6p-6a; 3 days/week

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, delivering compassionate nursing care to individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Under the supervision of an RN or clinical supervisor, the LPN assists with medical coordination, monitors patient health, administers medications, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment that supports client recovery.

• Provide direct nursing care and support under the direction of an RN or clinical supervisor.
• Conduct basic nursing assessments and promptly report significant findings to supervising staff.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and patient stability; escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide patient education and support as part of discharge planning.

• Collaborate with the treatment team to support individualized nursing care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute observations regarding patient progress.
• Serve as a supportive point of contact for patients and families within the LPN scope of practice.

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining medication inventory.
• Ensure safe storage, accurate documentation, and compliance with medication handling policies.
• Support MAR (Medication Administration Record) processes, including documentation and reconciliation.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the patient medical record in compliance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.
• Uphold infection control practices and safety standards.
• Support ongoing program compliance and regulatory readiness efforts.

• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment within residential or detox units.
• Support crisis intervention and de‑escalation efforts under the direction of RNs and clinical leadership.
• Assist with other duties or special projects that contribute to smooth clinical operations.

• Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment (required).
• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (required).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• 1–2 years of experience in behavioral health, SUD treatment, psychiatric care, or residential/inpatient healthcare.
• Experience working in a recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed setting.

• Primarily indoors in a climate‑controlled clinical environment.

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, bending, and repetitive tasks such as documentation or vitals checks.
• May involve lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients (