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Hygea Healthcare

Inpatient detox and residential care

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$33 - $38/hr
Entry
Certification
Middle River, MD, USA
In PersonOn-site at the Middle River facility; shifts are 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM, with a weekend rotation.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of operations is required.
  • A high school diploma and Licensed Practical Nurse diploma are required.
  • The role requires the ability to read and interpret written information, write clearly and informatively, edit work for spelling and grammar, speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and seek clarification, respond well to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct intake assessments by interviewing patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
  • Make nursing diagnoses of patients' medical status and recommend treatment options.
  • Consult with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff to design appropriate treatment plans for clients.
  • Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications, and note patient reactions.
  • Take vital signs.
  • Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward residents, staff, and volunteers.
  • Handle crises in a calm, supportive manner.
  • Complete drug screenings.
  • Coordinate refills and new prescriptions with the staff physician.
  • Inventory medications weekly and conduct medication counts.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations.
  • Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required.
  • Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics.
  • Document patient care services by charting in client and department records.
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship with the healthcare team by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving methods.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment is preferred.

About the company

Hygea Healthcare runs Maryland-based addiction treatment and mental health programs with inpatient medical detox, residential rehab, and aftercare planning across CARF-accredited facilities. It combines evidence-based therapies like CBT and medication-assisted treatment with holistic practices such as yoga, meditation, and nutrition management. A key differentiator is its Huml Health (Pretaa) wearable platform that tracks biometrics (sleep, stress, heart rate) and uses AI to flag relapse risk and alert clinicians for proactive intervention. The company funds care through major private insurance and Maryland Medicaid, with financing options, and aims to raise Maryland’s standard of addiction and co-occurring mental health care through coordinated, data-informed treatment and strong aftercare to support long-term recovery.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Owings Mills, Maryland

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • April 20, 2026, Hygea became in-network with UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and CareFirst.
  • Same-day admissions, Maryland Medicaid, and commercial plans widen volume and reduce friction.
  • Joint Commission accreditation and CARF-level residential care support payer credibility.

What critics are saying

  • If CareFirst, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare tighten utilization reviews, census drops fast.
  • Hygea depends on Maryland reimbursement; any Medicaid audit compresses margins within 2027.
  • Huml monitoring creates privacy, consent, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance exposure.

What makes Hygea Healthcare unique

  • Robby Stempler built Kipu, sold January 2021 for over $290 million.
  • Hygea operates three Maryland sites: Middle River, Belair, and Camp Meade.
  • Since October 2025, Hygea uses Huml watches for biometrics and relapse alerts.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%