Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Horizon Services, Inc.
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual
Applicants : $2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days,
$500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of
employment) The bilingual bonus applies to client-facing positions
and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language
test. JOB TITLE: LVN I,II,III/LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
LOCATION: Gateway Medical Sobering Who are we? Horizon Services,
Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction
treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health
related challenges for people from all walks of life, including
those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized
communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect,
Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth
and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and
co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being
of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA, and BIPOC clients to live healthy,
fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace
and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich
each other’s growth. The LVN I, II, III is responsible for
screening participants for appropriateness who wish to enter the
Recovery Station for current and/or potential medical problems,
mental health issues, withdrawal, and referring for definitive
medical/Mental Health care when appropriate. The nurse coordinators
will act as team leads in the program, guiding EMTs and Recovery
Specialists in day-to-day operations. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities: Service Delivery: This role is
responsible for providing comprehensive participant care. Accurate
and thorough documentation is required for all aspects of care.
Effective care coordination is essential for seamless service
delivery. The program must be equipped to receive EMS drop-offs by
having a minimum of one LVN or a more qualified professional on
each shift. Staff will engage in the regular monitoring of
participants' vital signs. A health assessment will be conducted
for each participant upon admission. Withdrawal severity
assessments will be performed to monitor participant progress. A
determination will be made as to whether a participant can be
safely served in the facility. Staff will evaluate individuals for
their level of intoxication and their risk for detoxification
symptoms. Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate will be
checked as part of the assessment. Staff will ask about the
presence of any bruising, hematoma, or rash. The trunk and
extremities will be palpated to check for any bone deformities.
Breathalyzer tests will be administered to determine blood alcohol
content. Staff will inquire about any cough, chest pain, or other
medical complaints. The level of consciousness and visible behavior
of each participant will be evaluated and recorded. Individuals
will be briefly screened for any immediate psychiatric needs.
Vitals will be checked periodically throughout a participant's
stay. Staff will supervise MAT induction in partnership with an RN,
NP, or remotely with an MD. Wound care tasks, such as cleaning,
applying antiseptic, covering, and monitoring for infection, will
be performed as needed. Medications will be administered swiftly
with the appropriate documentation. The CIWA tool will be
administered to assess for alcohol and/or Benzodiazepine
withdrawal. The induction of TeleMAT will be supervised to support
patient treatment. Team Support: Work collaboratively as part of
the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in daily shift change and
report health related concerns and alerts. Supporting in keeping a
clean and safe environment. Serve as shift lead and be able to
support other health tech as needed Cover management
responsibilities in absence of program manager. Quality Assurance
Support: Daily monitoring and maintenance of client records in EHR
(if applicable) for errors, corrections, and updating. Ensure all
risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart
daily. Ensure all medication clearances and Emergency Room
discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client
chart. What else is required? Current LVN/LPN with New Mexico
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use
Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Experience in
similar setting with demonstrated increase of shift
responsibility/leadership (NC I) 0-1 year?, (NC II) 1-2 year’s?,
(NC III) 2-3 year’s?, CPR/First Aid/AED certified. Must have a NM
driver’s license and good driving record in good standing,
depending on program For bilingual bonus, must have fluency in at
least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin,
Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)
Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive
benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20
hours per week. Generous contribution medical, dental, Life and LTD
for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental
coverage. PTO and Holiday pay. Retirement benefits after 6 months
of service. Training and CEU opportunities. And of course, the
opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring
and passionate people at work every day! Salary: $28-$34 based on
experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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