Addiction Nurse - LPN

Columbus, Ohio

We're seeking a proactive and compassionate LPN to join our Behavioral Health team. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. BrightView Health runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Sep 24

Unit and setting: Behavioral Health Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery?
License: LPN license REQUIRED: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.State Licensed Practical Nursing License
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: State Licensed Practical Nursing License REQUIRED: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.
Education: ADN, NDA, BSN, or LPN with State Medication Administration Certification Required: Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification
Experience: at least 1 year of nursing experience Required: minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.

Preferred

Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
Experience: drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting
Experience: harm reduction experience Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
Also asks: familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired

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What it pays

Tuition assistance: Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field
Loan repayment: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)

Benefits

BenefitsPTO (Paid Time Off)PTO (Paid Time Off)
BenefitsImmediate vesting and eligibility in 401(k) program with employer matchImmediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
BenefitsCompany-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunitiesCompany sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
BenefitsComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and accident insuranceFull comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
BenefitsSubstance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
BenefitsTuition reimbursement after 1 year in related fieldTuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

More benefits (12)

Loan repayment program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance
Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

The role and schedule

Patients: Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery? Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery?
Day to day: administer and dispense medication and injections Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
Day to day: manage patient medication preselection and drug administration Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
Day to day: perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
Day to day: conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
Day to day: educate patients on treatment, health, and safety policies Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
Day to day: schedule appointments and document no-shows Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system.
Day to day: attend required staff and multidisciplinary team meetings Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Day to day: process physician orders and enter notes and flags in the EMR Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.
Day to day: maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
Day to day: follow regulatory and company compliance requirements including HIPAA Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
Day to day: complete documentation using designated EMR Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

Staff described as very helpful with lots of help to learn the job; training called top notch

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Scheduling

RN in substance abuse reported a 9-5 schedule

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Overview

Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery? We're seeking a proactive and compassionate LPN to join our Behavioral Health team. If you excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, possess a profound understanding of behavioral health disorders, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our treatment programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking support and recovery. Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of empowering individuals on their path to mental well-being!

Responsibilities

Nursing care/ medication administration

Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance. Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration. Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.

Treatment planning and progress monitoring

Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes. Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.

Coordination and communication

Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system. Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings. Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.

Documentation and compliance

Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory. Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA). Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

Knowledge skills, and abilities

Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Qualifications

Experience

Required: minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting. Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.

Education

Required: Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification

Licenses and certifications

REQUIRED: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

Brightview health benefits and perks

PTO (Paid Time Off) Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match. Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities. Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance. Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.

Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success!

What's around it?

In Columbus, OH

Columbus, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,295/mo
Household income: $66,082/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Columbus, OH

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals concentrate in Short North—the arts district of galleries, boutiques, and premium mid-rise condos and industrial lofts just north of downtown (about a 5-minute commute via High Street)—plus adjacent Italian Village (historic homes and new townhomes with I-670 access) and Victorian Village (tree-lined historic streets by Goodale Park, about 7 minutes). Families and many relocating workers also choose Clintonville, just north of the Ohio State campus, for Craftsman bungalows, ravine parks, and the Park of Roses, and Grandview Heights for a 10-minute run down Goodale Boulevard or Route 315 with breweries and walkable streets. Bexley, Worthington, Upper Arlington, and Dublin read as the safer or upscale inner- and outer-ring options; Harrison West and Weinland Park appear on 2026 popular/safe lists, while Reddit locals point young families toward Northwest Columbus for lower costs and more diversity.

Young professionals concentrate in Short North—the arts district of galleries, boutiques, and premium mid-rise condos and industrial lofts just north of downtown (about a 5-minute commute via High Street)—plus adjacent Italian Village (historic homes and new townhomes with I-670 access) and Victorian Village (tree-lined historic streets by Goodale Park, about 7 minutes). Families and many relocating workers also choose Clintonville, just north of the Ohio State campus, for Craftsman bungalows, ravine parks, and the Park of Roses, and Grandview Heights for a 10-minute run down Goodale Boulevard or Route 315 with breweries and walkable streets.

Bexley, Worthington, Upper Arlington, and Dublin read as the safer or upscale inner- and outer-ring options; Harrison West and Weinland Park appear on 2026 popular/safe lists, while Reddit locals point young families toward Northwest Columbus for lower costs and more diversity.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: virtuance.com Source 4: visionrealty.com Source 5: hireahelper.com

Getting aroundVision Realty clocks German Village, Short North, and Italian Village at about 5 minutes to downtown, Victorian Village at 7, and Grandview Heights at 10 via Goodale Boulevard or Route 315, with bike trails and High Street walking or transit as real options in the core. Citywide, Extra Space cites an average commute of 22 minutes. Drivers lean on I-71, I-270 (the named rush-hour trouble spots), I-670, and Route 315; sources describe public transit as limited, with a BRT system in the works. These pages do not detail hospital-campus parking or named COTA lines, but OhioHealth is listed among the city’s largest employers and Clintonville sits immediately north of the Ohio State campus.

Vision Realty clocks German Village, Short North, and Italian Village at about 5 minutes to downtown, Victorian Village at 7, and Grandview Heights at 10 via Goodale Boulevard or Route 315, with bike trails and High Street walking or transit as real options in the core. Citywide, Extra Space cites an average commute of 22 minutes.

Drivers lean on I-71, I-270 (the named rush-hour trouble spots), I-670, and Route 315; sources describe public transit as limited, with a BRT system in the works. These pages do not detail hospital-campus parking or named COTA lines, but OhioHealth is listed among the city’s largest employers and Clintonville sits immediately north of the Ohio State campus.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visionrealty.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: eeward.com Source 4: virtuance.com

OutdoorsMore than 230 parks stitch the city together, led by the Scioto Mile along the Scioto River, Schiller Park in German Village, Goodale Park in Victorian Village, and Clintonville’s ravine parks and Park of Roses. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are the big outdoor institutions; bike trails serve Grandview and other inner neighborhoods. Tripadvisor catalogs 112 parks and several hiking trails, and Experience Columbus pushes miles of trails as a year-round draw.

More than 230 parks stitch the city together, led by the Scioto Mile along the Scioto River, Schiller Park in German Village, Goodale Park in Victorian Village, and Clintonville’s ravine parks and Park of Roses. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are the big outdoor institutions; bike trails serve Grandview and other inner neighborhoods.

Tripadvisor catalogs 112 parks and several hiking trails, and Experience Columbus pushes miles of trails as a year-round draw.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: eeward.com Source 2: experiencecolumbus.com Source 3: virtuance.com Source 4: visionrealty.com Source 5: tripadvisor.com

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Living in Columbus

Columbus punches above its Midwest-capital stereotype: Condé Nast readers ranked it a 2025 U.S. Top 10 big city, cost of living runs about 7% below the national average, and healthcare (OhioHealth, OSU research) is a pillar of the job market. Nurses often land in Short North lofts, German Village brick streets by Schiller Park, Italian or Victorian Village, or Grandview Heights ten minutes down Route 315—or in Clintonville bungalows, Bexley, Worthington, and Dublin for yards and schools. Citywide commutes average about 22 minutes; I-71 and I-270 jam at rush hour and transit is thin, so plan on a car. Summers reach the 90s, winters the teens, and Franklin County’s about 1.7% property tax is the fine print on affordable Ohio. In return you get Scioto Mile and 230-plus parks, North Market and Short North tables, Buckeyes and Crew, COSI and the Zoo, plus a Somali, Asian, and Hispanic food scene that surprises most transplants. District-shop schools before you buy.

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As of 2026Source 1: experiencecolumbus.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: clariziohomes.com Source 4: visionrealty.com Source 5: virtuance.com Source 6: eeward.com Source 7: hireahelper.com

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Responsibilities

Nursing care/ medication administration

Treatment planning and progress monitoring

Coordination and communication

Documentation and compliance

Knowledge skills, and abilities

Qualifications

Experience

Education

Licenses and certifications

Brightview health benefits and perks

What's around it?

Columbus, OHiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Columbus, OH

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Columbus, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.