LPN-Inpatient
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $27–$30 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Tennessee post a median of $29 an hour, the middle half $28.63–$32.50, across 117 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Tennessee earn a median of $28.31 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed practical nurses in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
The Registered Nurses & LPNs job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
About the job
LPN-Inpatient
Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay healthy. Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care to individuals undergoing substance use and mental health treatment in a residential and detox setting. This role ensures patient safety, medication accuracy, and clinical documentation in accordance with facility policy, state regulations, and nursing best practices. The Night Shift LPN works 7p–7a, full-time, every other weekend, and collaborates closely with recovery staff, on-site medical providers, and the multidisciplinary care team to maintain a therapeutic and supportive environment.
Benefits
- 401(k) (After 90 days of continuous employment)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, & Vision insurance (Offered after 60 days of employment)
- Compensation:
Primary Responsibilities
Patient Care & Monitoring
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments for detox and residential patients, including vitals, CIWA/COWS scoring, and withdrawal monitoring.
- Provide patient education related to medications, treatment plans, and health needs.
- Respond promptly to medical or behavioral emergencies and follow facility protocols.
Medication Management
- Complete accurate and timely medication passes during assigned hours.
- Administer medications, insulin, and PRNs according to provider orders and facility policy.
- Perform narcotic counts, verify controlled substances, and document all discrepancies per policy.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and security of all medications.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in the EMR.
- Record assessments, medication administration, interventions, and patient responses.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, OSHA requirements, and facility standards.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and shift hand-off communication.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Recovery Coaches to coordinate patient movement and med-pass flow.
- Communicate changes in a patient’s condition to the on-call provider and nursing leadership.
- Support the multidisciplinary team by reporting safety risks, patient concerns, and compliance issues.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the state of practice
- Current CPR/BLS certification required
- 1+ year of nursing experience preferred
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or residential care strongly preferred
- Experience administering medications and maintaining accurate EMR documentation
- Knowledge of CIWA/COWS assessments and withdrawal protocols preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
JourneyPure is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From JourneyPure's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
UHC Staffing (UHCS)Healthcare staffing agency
A Joint Commission certified agency placing specialty nurses, therapists and allied professionals in per diem, contract and travel jobs.
Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Imaging, Lab

AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New registered nurse and LPN jobs in Tennessee, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About JourneyPure
JourneyPure hires mental health staff, nurses and advanced practice providers in Tennessee and Florida.
Hires in Tennessee, FloridaPay on its listings: 52.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at JourneyPure
More registered nurse and LPN jobs
A licensed RN or LPN?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
JourneyPure openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from JourneyPure's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.