RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (Overnight)
Company: Apex Recovery LLC
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Under supervision
of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Director or designee, and in
collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect
patient care adhering to professional standards of care, state
regulations and accreditation standards and in compliance with Apex
Recovery policy and procedure. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Provides and coordinates care by assessing
physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and
implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and
educates clients and their families about various physical and
behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all
times. Assesses client’s status on an ongoing basis and pertinent
information gathered is documented. Ensures nursing treatment plans
are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is
completed upon admission. Takes physician’s orders (verbal or via
telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and
reviews physician’s orders. Ensures physician’s orders are legible
if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and
procedure. Accurately administers medications per ordered note and
documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts
medications under provider’s supervision as needed; monitors lab
results to validate medication compliance. Notifies physician of
significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox,
medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to
medications, etc. Supervises self-administration of medications
using safety initiative of using two means of client
identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN
medications. Maintains accountability of administration, recording,
control and security of medications, including narcotics. Completes
admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as
directed. Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses,
therapists, program managers, physician) regarding client care.
Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy
groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings,
etc. Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and
co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side
effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for
optimal client care. Monitors client acuity, census, staffing
needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following
established guidelines. Assures thorough, accurate documentation is
completed for all clients on each shift and client assignment
sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and
physician. Standard Expectations Complies with organizational
policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and
maintains organizational industry policies regarding
confidentiality. Communicate clearly and effectively to the
person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests, and
other members of the healthcare team. Develops constructive and
cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them
over time. Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and
cooperation amongst team members. Maintains regular and predictable
attendance. Requirements: Graduate from a state approved LPN/LVN
program, and have current and active state licensure Experience in
social services and/or treatment addiction medicine Valid state
driver’s license Advanced computer skills including Salesforce,
Microsoft, Google. Ability to work professionally with sensitive,
proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of office administration procedures with the ability to
operate standard office equipment. Excellent interpersonal skills
including the ability to interact effectively and professionally
with individuals at all levels of the organization; both internal
and external. Exercise sound judgment in responding to
opportunities; understand when to route opportunities to the next
level. Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and
superior attention to detail. Must be able to manage multiple
tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.
Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes. Capable of working
within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by
the organization. English sufficient to provide and
receive/instructions/directions. All other projects and duties as
assigned Physical Requirements: Move throughout the residential
houses and community. Repetitive hand movement, use and view PC.
Use fax, telephone, and copier. Sits or stand for long periods of
time, reach, bend, climb, stoop, and ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Noise levels are consistent with a healthcare or treatment facility
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Apex Recovery
will provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a
qualified candidate or employee who may not able to perform these
functions without such accommodation so long as it doesn’t place an
undue hardship upon the company.
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