Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description???? Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Substance Abuse/Mental Health PHP

???? Location: Renaissance Recovery Tennessee
???? Schedule: Monday-Friday | Daytime Hours
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Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This role provides vital nursing and clinical support within a structured outpatient setting, working closely with providers and a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The LPN plays a key role in supporting provider visits, medication management, patient monitoring, and therapeutic programming, while serving as a liaison between providers, patients, technicians, and leadership staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN passionate about mental health care and collaborative, patient-centered treatment.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Support & Patient Care

• Assist psychiatric providers during patient visits, including preparation, documentation support, and follow-up coordination

• Obtain and document vital signs and required clinical measurements

• Conduct patient check-ins and clinical assessments as indicated

• Monitor patients for medication side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in mental or physical status

• Assist behavioral health technicians with urine drug screens, including collection, documentation, and chain-of-custody procedures

Medication Management

• Coordinate medication refills with providers and pharmacies

• Support medication reconciliation and provider-patient communication

• Provide patient education on medications, including purpose, dosing, side effects, and adherence

• Assist with medication organization and oversight at housing locations when applicable

Laboratory & Diagnostic Coordination

• Order labs and diagnostic testing per provider orders

• Track, review, and communicate lab results to providers and the treatment team

• Ensure timely follow-up on abnormal findings

Group Facilitation & Patient Education

• Facilitate 1-2 psychoeducational groups per week

• Provide individualized health education as needed

Team Collaboration & Program Support

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and behavioral health technicians

• Assist with care coordination, documentation, and clinical communication

• Support program operations and ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.

• Experience in PHP, IOP, residential, or psychiatric settings (preferred)

• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and common medical conditions

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills

• Therapeutic communication and patient engagement

• Knowledge of infection control and communicable disease protocols

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

• Team-oriented, dependable, and patient-centered

Why Join Us?

• Consistent weekday, daytime schedule

• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment

• Meaningful work supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey

???? Apply today to join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality mental health care.

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