Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Medical/Nursing department. This position offers night-shift (6pm-6am) and mid-shift (11am-11pm) opportunities.

Job Description

• Provide all duties of nursing services.
• Follow nursing policy and procedures regarding detoxification and other nursing services.
• Carry out physician's orders and protocols as directed.
• Participate in performance improvement and infection control activities as indicated.
• Complete and document an accurate and comprehensive nursing assessment within twenty-four (24) hours of patient's admission.
• Assess acuity of withdrawal and intervene according to physician's policy, procedures, and protocol.
• Establish and maintain rapport with patients and their family members.
• Monitor vital signs (B/P, Pulse, Respirations) and administer medications when ordered by physician.
• Perform venipuncture on patients without harm.
• Administer P.O. medications, IM injections, and IV medications, including IV fluids.
• Transcribe physician orders, order medication, and be accountable for controlled medications.
• Perform routine monitoring and testing, e.g., blood glucose monitoring, audiometric screening, EKG.
• Provide health/medical education to patients and family members as appropriate.
• Participate in timely, accurate patient record documentation pertaining to nursing assessments, treatment planning, treatment rendered, patient's response to and progress in treatment, physicians' orders, to include "repeat" orders, and other standard documentation activities.
• Participate in clinical team staffing and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Conduct regular performance improvement monitoring and evaluation activities and serve on task groups as needed.
• Practice the Board of Nursing Standards of Practice.
• Maintain an environment conducive to well-being, safety, and provide health teaching and counseling to patients and staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance; must not appear impaired or disoriented but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns.
• Regular attendance.
• Work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Work in a constant state of alertness to perform the job in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current LPN license valid in the state of TN.
• Two years experience in chemical dependency treatment preferred.
• Experience with adults and adolescents preferred.
• Must be able to continuously sit for up to 4 hours per 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to see 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable).
• Must be capable of administering First Aid and CPR.
• Walk within the facility approximately 1 mile per 8-hour shift.
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.
• If recovering, must have two (2) years continuous abstinence.