Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

THE ORGANIZATION

Ashley Treatment Center was founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction could be designed and effectively delivered in a holistic manner that compassionately considers the whole person and not just the disease. Innovative then, and innovative now, Ashley passionately continues its core mission “To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.” Organizationally strong, the organization rigorously adheres to its guiding principles, ethics, and a culture of excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within departmental objectives, standards, and policies. Provide safe medication and emergency and withdrawal management. Responsible for data collection, record keeping, able to effectively communicate patient concerns and work collaboratively with RN’s, medical and support personnel to provide care treatment and services to patient with substance use disorder. In that role, in addition to performing your regular job duties, you also serve as a role model and authority figure to our patients.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Current Licensed as an LPN by the MD State Board of Nursing or compact state required
• Active BLS certification required
• One year of experience in acute care nursing required. Addiction or Psychiatric Nurse experience desirable.
• Ability to read medical documents, such as doctor's orders, psychological evaluations, and dietitian assessments and write routine reports. Communicate effectively with patients and staf

In addition to your salary, Ashley Addiction Treatment offers a highly competitive healthcare package (including medical, dental and vision subject to eligibility requirements), a Health Reimbursement Account with $2,500-$5,000 employer sponsored contribution, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 6% employer match for all staff that work more than 1000 hours per calendar year, and paid time off for eligible full-time staff.

Ashley is committed to maintaining a work environment in which all of its employees are treated fairly with respect and dignity. Ashley prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.