Are you a compassionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional bedside care? At our organization, nursing is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help individuals reclaim their lives through recovery, healing, and support.
Our 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.
Now Hiring: RNs & LPNs | Multiple Shifts Available | Join a Mission-Driven Team
We are looking for nurses who
- Lead with empathy
- Thrive in collaborative environments
- Are passionate about behavioral health and recovery support
- Want their work to have lasting impact
Shifts
- 3rd Shift
- PRN Opportunities (Flexibility to work all shifts as needed)
Locations
• Erie, PA
Compensation: *Based on Experience
LPN
$27.59 p/hr. - $30.00 p/hr.
RN: $40.00 p/hr. - $46.50 p/hr.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - Meaningful, Mission-Driven Work - Supportive Team Environment - Opportunities to Make a Difference Every Single Day - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance ($5,000+ in Tuition Reimbursement) - 100% Reimbursement for Licensure Renewals - and more!
- For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/ [https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/]
Qualifications
Education/Training
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Must have good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state in which clinical will practice. Must also possess current CPR Certification.
Experience
New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply as direct job experience is not a requirement for this position. We are eager to teach those that are fast learners, are confident, and can successfully meet the required expectations for this position!
Your responsibilities in this role may include
- Perform initial nursing assessment for clients within 24 hours of admission in accordance with established program policies and state regulation.
- Arrange appropriate appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete physical examinations, as well as required additional health screenings and supplemental tests.
- Administer medications, as well supervise the self-administered medications, where appropriate and allowed by regulation.
- Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy.
- Counsel clients on nutrition, health care, self-care, symptom management etc.
- Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment.
- Ensure proper storage of supplies as required by regulation.
- Assist in the facilitation of special events, including, but not limited to: staff training, staff retreat, workshops and facility events.
- Implement health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
- Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed.
- Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices.
- Provide education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance.
- Maintain license with good standing.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions
- Required to work rotating weekends including one off shift per week to ensure program coverage.
- May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages.
- The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter
- Holiday (Thanksgiving,
- Christmas, or
- New
- Year's
- Day (night shift: New Year's Eve). Other Holidays will be rotated amongst all staff.
- This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather
- For Gaudenzia sites with multiple programs, you may be required to work in any of the programs based on staffing needs
- PRN positions - Very Flexible-ability to cover shifts as needed!
Our Operating Principles
- 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.
