Licensed Practical Nurse -Behavioral Health

UHS

1 month ago

ConnecticutFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Licensed Practical Nurse – Night Shift, Rotating Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Time, Night Shift, 6:45pm – 7:15am

(rotating weekends)

No PRN Applications Please

term recovery plan, and we work to ensure that every client is introduced to a 12

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience as a nurse in a health care facility preferred.

Experience with substance abuse is preferred.

Licensure: LPN license to practice in CT.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join UHS as a Licensed Practical Nurse – Night Shift, Rotating Weekends.

Key Skills

Licensed Practical NurseBehavioral HealthSubstance Abuse TreatmentMedical DetoxResidential TreatmentStabilization12-Step ModelNursing Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Practical Nurse -Behavioral Health position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at UHS is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Connecticut.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, Medical Detox, Residential Treatment, Stabilization, 12-Step Model, Nursing Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse will work a full-time night shift (6:45pm – 7:15am, rotating weekends) providing care within a substance abuse treatment setting. Responsibilities include supporting engagement, orientation, and stabilization for clients undergoing medical detox and residential addiction...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Tuition savings with Chamberlain University, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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