LPN Charge Nurse

Job description

Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Now Hiring: LPN Charge Nurse
Full Time Hours:
• Monday - Saturday, 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Our Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:
Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Springfield, MA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. We provide a continuum of care that includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and mobile treatment units. Our approach to holistic addiction care extends beyond clinical treatment, incorporating recovery coaching, community outreach and partnerships to ensure patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered support.
Transforming Lives with Community & Compassion:
With 14 outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we’re breaking down barriers to care and supporting long-term recovery. Our CTC clinics partner with nursing homes, justice systems, and community groups to provide holistic, patient-centered care. From wellness initiatives and holiday celebrations to yoga and animal therapy, we foster a supportive environment for healing and whole-person well-being.
Your Job as LPN Charge Nurse:
The Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing a nursing work group for a specified shift in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) recovery environment, while maintaining the standards of professional a nursing practice in accordance with clinic policy and procedures. The Charge Nurse is also responsible for directing care to patients, facilitating workflows, serving as a clinical resource for staff, and providing team leadership on a shift-to-shift basis.
Additional Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team
• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
• No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
• Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
• Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
• Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
• Paid training

Job Responsibilities:
• Provides direct care for patients, as well as monitors and coordinates other nurses and members of the staff on the daily medical or behavioral health care activities of the clinic
• Schedules staff to ensure full coverage at all times and to ensure effective application of services.
• Leads, guides, and trains employees performing work.
• Oversees and provides direct nursing evaluation, consultation, and other related care to patients, as required.
• Coordinates services and maintains communication with other departments or staff, as required.
• Accurately and timely completes and maintains required documentation.
• Oversees quality assurance activities and compliance to operational standards, participates in program development, development, or implementation of operating policy and procedure, and promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices, as requested.
• May be required to administer medications per physician/provider orders, accurately documents medication administration, and ensure accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• May be required to perform blood and other specimen collection and processing, and reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians.
• Based on the clinic service model, may be required to transport medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation for roles at SpringfieldCTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Springfield CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.
Role Location: Massachusetts
Calculated Salary Range for the role : $39.64 - $44.60 per hour
Where Passion Meets Purpose. Join Our Team!
Our compassionate team is dedicated to empowering individuals on their recovery journey, providing high-quality care, offering unwavering support, and fostering a patient-centered approach to healing. Through evidence-based treatment and a commitment to whole-person wellness, our team members play a vital role in helping individuals reclaim their lives. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives and strengthening local communities, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in delivering dedicated care and meaningful recovery support.
Your Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in nursing practice
• Supervisory experience preferred, unless otherwise required by State or Licensing requirements.
• Prefer experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery field environment (inpatient or outpatient)
• Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) is highly preferred
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:
• Current LPN license within the state of Massachusetts
• Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.
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