Licensed Practical Nurse (MA)

Pay Range: $43.25 – $52.28/hour 

Full Time: 36 hrs/week 

 
Available Shifts (Every Other Weekend Required) 

1st Shift (Days): 7:00am – 7:30pm 
2nd Shift (Nights): 7:00pm – 7:30am 

 Shift Differentials 

• $2/hr from 3:00pm – 11:00pm 

• $4/hr from 11:00pm – 7:00am 

Full-Time Sign-On Bonuses (Paid in Installments Over 5 Years) 

• Day Shift (1st): $35,000 

• Night Shift (2nd): $50,000 

 

Are you a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a meaningful role where your skills directly contribute to patient recovery? At Recovery Centers of America (RCA), we prioritize personalized, evidence-based treatment to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. Become a vital part of our team and support our mission to guide patients toward lasting recovery. 

 

What You’ll Do 

As an LPN at RCA, you will: 

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients to gather case history. 

• Plan and provide nursing care for patients. 

• Collaborate with team members to create a therapeutic environment, utilizing verbal de-escalation and therapeutic communication. 

• Monitor patients utilizing CIWA/COWS assessments and measuring vital signs during their detoxification, providing medication as ordered and contacted medical providers when necessary. 

• Consult with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients. 

• Prepare paperwork and medications for patients discharging next shift. 

• Administer and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. 

• Arrange further medical attention when necessary. 

 

Job Requirements: 

• Current LPN license in the state of Massachusetts (or the ability to get licensed) 

• Previous experience working in behavioral health or addiction is preferred, but not required 

• Familiarity with CIWA/COWS assessments preferred, but not required 

• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology preferred 

• Availability to work rotating weekends, Saturday and Sunday.  

• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. 

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems. 

 

Why Choose RCA? 

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.  

That’s why we offer: