Lvn/lpn - full time

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: 7pm-7am OR 7am-7pm

Work location: Houston, TX

Compensation range: $24-31 hourly

Position Summary:

The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment. This role is essential in promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Patient Care & Clinical Support: Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment. Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice. Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning. Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks. Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.
• Medication Administration & Management: Administer medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy. Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines. Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR). Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and safety. Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record (as directed) with accuracy and timeliness. Verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers in accordance with policy.
• Collaboration & Patient Education: Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care. Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members. Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards. Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns in alignment with organizational protocols. Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational regulations, including privacy and confidentiality requirements. Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Professional Practice: Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision. Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role. Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, best practices, and clinical standards. Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development. Support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Residential Treatment Only: Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, medical appointments, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle)

Substance and Mental Health Use Disorder Division: Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols. Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox. Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.

Knowledge, Education, Experience: Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing. Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health. Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity. One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification. Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.