What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Lincoln Recovery?
If you’re a nurse who wants meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that actually makes sense, keep reading!
At Lincoln Recovery, our nurses play a critical role in helping individuals through detox, stabilization, and early recovery. The work is fast-paced, structured, and incredibly rewarding. You’ll be supported by leadership that values clear communication, teamwork, and showing up for one another.
We always encourage nurses to tour the facility and meet the team, most people know pretty quickly if this feels like the right fit!
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Pay Range: $38.00
- Overnight Differential
- 12 hour shifts
- 1 shift minimum every 30 days!
✨ Why Nurses Like Working Here
Behavioral health nursing is busy, engaging, and very human. You’ll work from a central nurse station where clients come to you, giving you a steady home base even on fast-paced days.
New to behavioral health? That’s okay! We train and support our nurses and make sure you feel confident in the role. If you’re curious what the day-to-day actually looks like, we’re happy to show you.
What You’ll Do
- Complete nursing intake assessments and support detox treatment plans
- Conduct daily nurse visits and monitor client health status
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
- Process labs and communicate results
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation (HIPAA & regulatory standards)
- Respond to medical concerns with confidence and compassion
- Support clients through detox and stabilization
- Collaborate with providers, RNs, LPNs, and the clinical team
- Communicate with families when appropriate
- Coordinate hospital transfers and nurse-to-nurse communication
- Maintain medical supply inventory
- Participate in trainings and staff meetings
- Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing
What You’ll Bring
- Active LPN license in the state of Illinois
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to stay calm and organized in fast-paced situations
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
- Compassion, professionalism, and a team mindset
- SUD/MH experience is a plus — but not required
- Ability to work at minimum 1 - 12 hour shift per month.
Benefits & Perks
- Free lunch every day
- Quarterly KPI bonuses
- Retirement Plan
- Supportive, approachable leadership
Interested?
Apply today, or message us to schedule a quick interview and facility tour! Sometimes seeing the nurse station and meeting the team makes all the difference!
Salary : $38