CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Documentation, F5 Network Software, First Aid, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Life Insurance, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Testing, Wound Care
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Detox & Residential Care
Location: Nashville TN - Detox Center
Schedule: Full Time / All Shifts available include 7a-7p / 7p-7a with rotating weekend shift coverage
Salary: $28.00/hour plus Overtime and Shift Differential
Position Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care in a residential detox setting serving adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. This role supports client health and safety by delivering care in accordance with applicable nursing standards and organizational policies
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Takes client's vital signs, treats wounds, and evaluates physical condition of clients as needed in emergency situations
- Maintains record of persons treated, and prepares incident reports
- Completes client medical history to be added to the clinical record
- Performs tuberculosis testing on all clients at time of admission and employees and makes appropriate referrals for individual's exhibiting S/S of TB or presenting with positive TB test
- Is responsible for the follow-up and documentation of medical information into the client's clinical record
- Completes the medical admission process and assists the medical records department, as needed
- Is available to answer medical questions after hours as needed by on-call staff
- Performs other duties as required or needed
Qualifications
- An Active Unencumbered Nursing License in the State of Tennessee, required
- Must have strong computer skills with ability to type 30 wpm
- Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills with paperwork
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications (required).
- Must pass background check and drug screening (required).
- Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hired
Education and/or Experience
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits Available
- Health
- Vision
- Dental insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- 401K
- Life Insurance (Company Paid)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
- Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction
Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/
Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Compensation details: 28-28 Hourly Wage
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