Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Cochran Recovery Services) #1869NUWAY Alliance is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in a full-time capacity at Cochran Recovery Services located in Maplewood, MNThis role pays $30 per hourOrganization OverviewNUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to extremely competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more! Click here to learn more about NUWAY's benefits.Position OverviewThe LPN's role is to help educate and assist each client in achieving and maintaining their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through the provision of medication and treatment administration and through quality, personal care. The LPN must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.CompetenciesDemonstrates and exhibits knowledge around medication administration policy and procedures and provide meaningful feedback to staffRecognizes the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance useUnderstands and exhibits knowledge around urine analysis and breathalyzer policy and procedure and provide meaningful feedback to staffRecognizes and applies the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery processUnderstands and applies the professional's obligation to adhere to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationshipApplies a variety of helping strategies for reducing negative effects of substance use, abuse, and dependenceQualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:Must have a current LPN license in the State of MinnesotaMust be age 18 or olderMust have current First Aid/CPR Certification obtained within 30 days of starting workMust be able to pass Minnesota DHS background studyAbility to relate to people from diverse backgroundsPossess maturity, patience, understanding and empathy with recovering individuals and work with a multidisciplinary teamPhysical Demands: Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment. Lifting (max 25 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program or office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilitiesConducts self in a professional mannerCompetent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systemsProficiently understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Able to effectively document services in writing formatted in English.Preferred:Possess excellent oral and written communications skillsOne or more years of experience in substance abuse/mental health treatmentThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.NUWAY Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer#INDNWS

Created: 2025-05-09