Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift (12-Hour Shifts)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift

Pyramid Healthcare | Concord, NC
Pay: LPN: $28-$30 per hour | RN: Up to $36 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift (12-hour shifts)
Location: Concord, NC
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health & Recovery

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Concord, NC program on the day shift. This full-time position plays an important role in providing safe, compassionate nursing care to adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions.

The LPN/RN provides direct nursing care, administers medications, supports detoxification protocols, completes clinical assessments, and collaborates with medical providers and the treatment team to ensure clients receive high-quality, person-centered care throughout the day.

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift | 12-hour shifts

Day shift schedule based on program and client-care needs. Weekend availability may be required based on operational needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments for new admissions, as applicable.
• Administer medications according to physician orders, nursing standards, and program protocols.
• Implement and monitor detoxification protocols as assigned.
• Complete COWS and CIWA assessments in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Monitor clients throughout the shift and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate medical or clinical staff.
• Provide medication education and support to clients.
• Assist medical providers with assessments, medication management, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including clinical observations and client updates.
• Monitor client safety and respond appropriately to medical or behavioral health concerns.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies in proper working order.
• Follow all HIPAA, safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical nursing standards.
• Communicate relevant client updates and concerns to the treatment team to support continuity of care between shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education & Experience

• Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina required.
• Current CPR/BLS, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detoxification, or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced treatment environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and nursing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations, recognize changes in client condition, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis or high-risk situations.
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare, nursing, and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with nurses, medical providers, counselors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Commitment to providing respectful, compassionate, and recovery-focused care.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent talking, hearing, and use of hands.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and climb stairs as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and, less frequently, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties requiring close, distance, peripheral, and depth-perception vision.

Work Environment

• Primarily an indoor healthcare and treatment environment.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Full-time day schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts.
• May involve exposure to infectious diseases and individuals experiencing acute psychiatric, behavioral, or traumatic situations.
• Requires reliable transportation to and from the work location.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

• Competitive pay:
  • LPN: $28-$30 per hour
  • RN: Up to $36 per hour
• Full-time day schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team
• Meaningful work helping individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges
• Opportunities to grow your behavioral health and nursing experience
• Be part of an organization dedicated to improving lives through quality behavioral healthcare.