About

• We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters.
• Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients.
• At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

• Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by
• providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use
• disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions,
• regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Must
• have good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state in which clinical will
• practice. Must also possess current CPR Certification.

• Experience: New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and
• encouraged to apply as direct job experience is not a requirement for this
• position. We are eager to teach those that are fast learners, are confident, and
• can successfully meet the required expectations for this position!

• LPN 1: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year
• experience.
• LPN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in
• addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
• LPN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in
• addictions, mental health, or related specialty

• RN 1: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year
• experience.
• RN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in
• addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
• RN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in
• addictions, mental health, or related specialty

Your responsibilities in this role may include

• * Perform initial nursing assessment for clients within 24 hours of admission in
• accordance with established program policies and state regulation.
• * Arrange appropriate appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete
• physical examinations, as well as required additional health screenings and
• supplemental tests.
• * Administer medications, as well supervise the self-administered medications,
• where appropriate and allowed by regulation.
• * Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same
• in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy.
• * Counsel clients on nutrition, health care, self-care, symptom management etc.
• * Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety,
• adequate care, and provider compliance for payment.
• * Ensure proper storage of supplies as required by regulation.

* Assist in the facilitation of special events, including, but not limited to

• staff training, staff retreat, workshops and facility events.
• * Implement health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition,
• medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
• * Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed.
• * Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices.
• * Provide education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and
• medication compliance.
• * Maintain LPN/RN license with good standing.
• * Other related duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or designee

• * PRN positions - 3 shifts per month are required.

Working Conditions

• * Required to work weekends at least once a month including one off shift per
• week to ensure to ensure program coverage.
• * May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical
• staffing shortages.
• * The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day,
• July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas,
• or New Year's Day (night shift: New Year's Eve). Other Holidays will be
• rotated amongst all staff.
• * This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during
• inclement weather
• * For Gaudenzia sites with multiple programs, you may be required to work in
• any of the programs based on staffing needs

• What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training -
• Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life
• saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit

• https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ [https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/]

• Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to
• these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• * We hold client care as our top priority.
• * We assume good intentions.
• * We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and
• respect.
• * We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find
• innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• * We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• * We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback
• with an open mind & without personalization.
• * We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
• * We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense
• of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.

• Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of
• choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We
• work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and
• clients always feel safe and welcome.

• Come work with us!

• Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in
• fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with
• respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness,
• transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related
• qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and
• values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional
• backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity
• for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses
• consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making.
• By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every
• stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by
• excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is
• dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment,
• including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training,
• promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other
• terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.