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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Detox, Residential, and Ambulatory programs. As an LPN, you’ll play a vital role in patient recovery by administering medications, monitoring health status, and supporting our treatment team in providing safe, quality care.

What you’ll do:

+ Administer medications and injections under RN supervision

+ Monitor patient health, withdrawal symptoms, and vital signs

+ Support admissions, assessments, and discharge education

+ Collaborate with physicians and nurses on patient care plans

+ Document care accurately in EMR/EHR systems

What we’re looking for:

+ Current LPN license in the state of practice

+ CPR certification

+ At least 1 year of experience in substance abuse or mental health care

+ Strong communication, organizational, and crisis response skills

The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN isresponsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and thedelivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mentalhealth/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care incommunity settings.

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a RegisteredNurse and in collaboration with the care team.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Current LPN license in state of assignment

+ 1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.