Caron Treatment Centers
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Benefits
Job Description
For nearly 70 years, Caron Treatment Centers has helped individuals and families find hope, healing, and lasting recovery through compassionate, evidence-based addiction and behavioral healthcare. Named a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026, Caron offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you can build a career with purpose, growth, and impact!
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Scheduling: Pick your ideal shift pattern — 5, 8-hour shifts or 4, 10-hour shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts available).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health/medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.
- Education & Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual training opportunities, and new employee mentorship programs.
- Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026.
Position Summary
The LPN provides direct nursing care, medication management, and patient education under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role plays an integral part in the multidisciplinary treatment team, performing clinical admissions, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, processing lab specimens, and ensuring the health and safety of patients in addiction and behavioral health recovery.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and monitor medications, manage controlled substances, conduct medication counts, and coordinate pharmacy orders.
- Perform nursing level of care (LOC) reviews, triage assessments, patient histories, and document directly into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs, and collect/process lab specimens (UDS, UA, Chem Sticks) following proper infection control protocol.
- Monitor withdrawal assessments, implement appropriate nursing interventions, and promptly notify physicians of changes in patient conditions.
- Carry out and process physician orders accurately and educate patients based on individual treatment plans.
- Provide thorough shift exchange reporting, manage medical appointments, and maintain quality control logs.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience Level: Intermediate Level.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program (Required).
- Certification/Licensure:
- Current LPN licensure in Pennsylvania (Required).
- Active CPR/First Aid certification (Required).
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and age 21 or older (Required).
- Experience:
- Previous experience in a hospital or chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment setting (Preferred).
- Two years of continuous sobriety if in recovery (Preferred).
- Key Skills: Working knowledge of addiction treatment and age-specific patient care, proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and charting, safe medication administration practices, and strong team communication skills.
Caron Treatment Centers is an Equal Opportunity / ADA / Drug-Free Workplace.
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