Gaudenzia, Inc.·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Perform initial nursing assessments and administer medications for clients with substance use and mental health disorders. Provide health education, manage medical supplies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support long-term recovery.
We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.
If you are a dedicated and caring nurse looking to step away from the bedside into a rewarding role, please read further!
We need strong nurses who are experienced and interested in working directly with clients who are being treated for substance use disorders and mental health stabilization.
We constantly strive to build an amazing team tasked with caring for our clients.
While performing your day-to-day nursing duties, you will perform very little to no bedside care!
This is not medical surgical nursing, ICU, or a critical care position, however, our clients do come to us at a critical time of need, and we need excellent nurses who are willing to critically think, follow policy and procedures, and work as part of a team.
If this is a career move that might interest you, feel free to apply and start your journey.
Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
$27.59 - $30.00 p/hr.
$40.69 - $46.50 p/hr.
Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Must have good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state in which clinical will practice. Must also possess current CPR Certification.
Substance Use Disorder and/or Mental Health/Co-occurring Disorders experience is strongly preferred!
May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience.
LPN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
LPN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty
May be recent graduate of approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience.
RN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
RN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field! For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ [https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/]
We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.
We hold client care as our top priority.
We assume good intentions.
We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.
Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.
Come work with us!
Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment.
We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect.
Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit.
All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values.
We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination.
Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making.
By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose.
Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing school with a valid LPN or RN license and current CPR certification. While new graduates are welcome, higher tiers require specific years of experience in addictions or mental health.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
